US Bridges

WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Lake Ave / Icww · Structure no. 930104

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,566 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 5 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,752 by 2044. The structure is 1,566 ft (477.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB SR 802 Lake Ave
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationLake Ave / Icww
RouteState Highway 802
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.6154, -80.04134
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,566 ft (477.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2024)
Projected traffic12,752 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,566 ft (477.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 802 Lake Ave over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.