US Bridges

EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI. W of US-1. · Structure no. 930050

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake is a concrete slab carrying EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB North Lake Blvd
CrossesNorth Lake
Location1MI. W of US-1.
RouteState Highway 850
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80767, -80.06722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2024)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns EB North Lake Blvd over North Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.