US Bridges

SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5

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Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.75 Miles South of SR 80 · Structure no. 930447

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,005 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR91 N/S Tpk 96.72
CrossesLateral Canal L-5
Location0.75 Miles South of SR 80
RouteState Highway 91
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66953, -80.17269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,000 (2023)
Projected traffic144,005 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5 carry?

About 83,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 N/S Tpk 96.72 over Lateral Canal L-5?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.