US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River

Good

Lake County, Florida · 2.25 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 114098

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesPalatlakaha River
Location2.25 MI West of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1040A
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52038, -81.75601
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Palatlakaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.