FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILITARY TR. SB

Carrying MILITARY TR. SB over C. Stanley Weaver Canal

0.7Mi N OF SR-804, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILITARY TR. SB

The MILITARY TR. SB bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries MILITARY TR. SB over C. Stanley Weaver Canal. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,000 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How MILITARY TR. SB compares

▲ 1.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
MILITARY TR. SB 39.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934934

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MILITARY TR. 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 TR. 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 TR. SB?

MILITARY TR. 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 TR. SB inspected?

MILITARY TR. 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 34,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILITARY TR. 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 TR. SB?

MILITARY TR. SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILITARY TR. SB?

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

How old is MILITARY TR. SB and does age affect safety?

MILITARY TR. SB was built in 1991, making it 35 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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