US Bridges

SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int)

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Lake Worth Interchange · Structure no. 930334

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int) is a concrete slab carrying SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,099 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5
CrossesLat Canal (lk Worth Int)
LocationLake Worth Interchange
RouteState Highway 91
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62032, -80.17192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2023)
Projected traffic13,099 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int) carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 Tpk Rmp 93.5 over Lat Canal (lk Worth Int)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.