US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · .25 MI North of SR-706 · Structure no. 930543
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) NB over Lake Worth Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.