US Bridges

NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Palm Beach - Broward Line · Structure no. 930353

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB US-27 SR-25
CrossesL-5 Canal
LocationPalm Beach - Broward Line
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33589, -80.5385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-27 SR-25 over L-5 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.