US Bridges

Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Lake Worth Rd. at SR-7 · Structure no. 930413

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 35 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLake Worth Road
CrossesLwdd E-1 Canal
LocationLake Worth Rd. at SR-7
RouteState Highway 802
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61722, -80.20449
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2024)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Worth Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.