US Bridges

Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Spanish River to NB I95 · Structure no. 930549

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpanish River Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal
LocationSpanish River to NB I95
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.39018, -80.0976
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish River Blvd over Lwdd E-4/EL Rio Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.