FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILITARY TRAIL SB

Carrying MILITARY TRAIL SB over LWDD L-38 CANAL

1MI N. of CLINT MOORE RD., Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILITARY TRAIL SB

The MILITARY TRAIL SB bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries MILITARY TRAIL SB over LWDD L-38 CANAL. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MILITARY TRAIL SB compares

▼ 3.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
MILITARY TRAIL SB 35.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
33.5 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
36,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934915

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MILITARY TRAIL SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MILITARY TRAIL SB against other structures in Palm Beach and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MILITARY TRAIL SB?

MILITARY TRAIL SB in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MILITARY TRAIL SB inspected?

MILITARY TRAIL SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILITARY TRAIL SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MILITARY TRAIL SB?

MILITARY TRAIL SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILITARY TRAIL SB?

MILITARY TRAIL SB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MILITARY TRAIL SB and does age affect safety?

MILITARY TRAIL SB was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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