Congress Ave. over Canal L-14
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI South of 6th Ave S · Structure no. 930163
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave. over Canal L-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Congress Ave. over Canal L-14 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Ave. over Canal L-14 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Congress Ave. over Canal L-14 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Congress Ave. over Canal L-14 carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave. over Canal L-14?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave. over Canal L-14?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.