FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAMINO GARDENS BL

Carrying CAMINO GARDENS BL over GARDEN CANAL

0.1MI E of SW 9TH AVE, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAMINO GARDENS BL

The CAMINO GARDENS BL bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries CAMINO GARDENS BL over GARDEN CANAL. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,363 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.7 metric tons.

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

How CAMINO GARDENS BL compares

▼ 13.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
CAMINO GARDENS BL 25.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
15.4 m (51 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,363 vehicles/day
Structure Number
935206

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 CAMINO GARDENS BL 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 CAMINO GARDENS BL 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 CAMINO GARDENS BL?

CAMINO GARDENS BL 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 CAMINO GARDENS BL inspected?

CAMINO GARDENS BL'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 6,363 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAMINO GARDENS BL 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 CAMINO GARDENS BL?

CAMINO GARDENS BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAMINO GARDENS BL?

CAMINO GARDENS BL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CAMINO GARDENS BL and does age affect safety?

CAMINO GARDENS BL was built in 1962, making it 64 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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