ROYAL PLM BH BL NB
Carrying ROYAL PLM BH BL NB over CANAL
2MI N OF OKEECHOBEE BLV, Palm Beach, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROYAL PLM BH BL NB
The ROYAL PLM BH BL NB bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries ROYAL PLM BH BL NB over CANAL. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.5 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROYAL PLM BH BL NB compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.5 m (71 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 937361
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 ROYAL PLM BH BL NB 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 ROYAL PLM BH BL NB 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 ROYAL PLM BH BL NB?
ROYAL PLM BH BL NB 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 ROYAL PLM BH BL NB inspected?
ROYAL PLM BH BL NB'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 3,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROYAL PLM BH BL NB 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 ROYAL PLM BH BL NB?
ROYAL PLM BH BL NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROYAL PLM BH BL NB?
ROYAL PLM BH BL NB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ROYAL PLM BH BL NB and does age affect safety?
ROYAL PLM BH BL NB was built in 1983, making it 43 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.
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