FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PINETREE LANE

Carrying PINETREE LANE over LWDD L-7 CANAL

0.04MI S OF FOREST HILL, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PINETREE LANE

The PINETREE LANE bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries PINETREE LANE over LWDD L-7 CANAL. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How PINETREE LANE compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
PINETREE LANE 21.8 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
936261

Condition Analysis

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

PINETREE LANE 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 PINETREE LANE inspected?

PINETREE LANE'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 3,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINETREE LANE 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 PINETREE LANE?

PINETREE LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PINETREE LANE?

PINETREE LANE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is PINETREE LANE and does age affect safety?

PINETREE LANE was built in 1953, making it 73 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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