NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal
PoorPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of SR-7 (US-441) · Structure no. 930030
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NW 5th Street over Hillsboro L-14 Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.