US Bridges

SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.34 Mi. E of Congress Av · Structure no. 930073

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR802 (lake Worth)
CrossesKellers Canal
Location0.34 Mi. E of Congress Av
RouteState Highway 802
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61724, -80.08357
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR802 (lake Worth) over Kellers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.