US Bridges

N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.8MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 930268

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,292 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Lake Blvd EB
CrossesLwdd C-17 Canal
Location0.8MI East of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80831, -80.08582
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2024)
Projected traffic96,292 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N. Lake Blvd EB over Lwdd C-17 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.