US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.7 Miles N of SR 806 · Structure no. 930490

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 207,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360,665 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SR 9
CrossesLake Ida Canal E-4
Location2.7 Miles N of SR 806
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.49969, -80.07879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.3 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,876 (2023)
Projected traffic360,665 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4 carry?

About 207,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over Lake Ida Canal E-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.