FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 18TH ST. EB

Carrying SW 18TH ST. EB over SR-91 TPK/DRAINAGE CANAL

0.9MI W OF POWERLINE RD, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SW 18TH ST. EB

The SW 18TH ST. EB bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries SW 18TH ST. EB over SR-91 TPK/DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 63,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How SW 18TH ST. EB compares

610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.6
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
63,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934926

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 18TH ST. EB 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 SW 18TH ST. EB 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 SW 18TH ST. EB?

SW 18TH ST. EB in Palm Beach, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW 18TH ST. EB inspected?

SW 18TH ST. EB'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 63,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 18TH ST. EB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SW 18TH ST. EB?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SW 18TH ST. EB.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 18TH ST. EB?

Ownership is not specified for SW 18TH ST. EB in the NBI.

How old is SW 18TH ST. EB and does age affect safety?

SW 18TH ST. EB was built in 1990, making it 36 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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