US Bridges

Levee Road over L-10 Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 300FT East of CR-717 · Structure no. 930805

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over L-10 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Levee Road over L-10 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLevee Road
CrossesL-10 Canal
Location300FT East of CR-717
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.8134, -80.56377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-10 Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over L-10 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over L-10 Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road over L-10 Canal?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over L-10 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.