MERCER AVE
Carrying MERCER AVE over WEST PALM BEACH CANAL
250FT N of BELVEDERE RD, Palm Beach, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERCER AVE
The MERCER AVE bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries MERCER AVE over WEST PALM BEACH CANAL. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,500 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 28.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MERCER AVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 27.4 m (90 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 937708
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 MERCER AVE 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 MERCER AVE 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 MERCER AVE?
MERCER AVE 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 MERCER AVE inspected?
MERCER AVE'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 3,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERCER AVE 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 MERCER AVE?
MERCER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERCER AVE?
MERCER AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MERCER AVE and does age affect safety?
MERCER AVE was built in 1952, making it 74 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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