US Bridges

SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of US-1 & Pga · Structure no. 930546

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth is a concrete slab carrying SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-A1A
CrossesLittle Lake Worth
Location0.3 MI East of US-1 & Pga
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.84378, -80.05739
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth 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 SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-A1A over Little Lake Worth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.