US Bridges

Levee Road over L-5 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.6 Mile West of US-27 · Structure no. 930802

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over L-5 Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Levee Road over L-5 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLevee Road
CrossesL-5 Canal
Location0.6 Mile West of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33389, -80.54667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic9 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Levee Road over L-5 Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over L-5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over L-5 Canal carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Levee Road over L-5 Canal?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over L-5 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.