US Bridges

Levee Road over L-12 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 4.0 MI NW of US-441 · Structure no. 930806

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over L-12 Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Levee Road over L-12 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLevee Road
CrossesL-12 Canal
Location4.0 MI NW of US-441
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76446, -80.49899
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 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 structure12
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-12 Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Levee Road over L-12 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-12 Canal carry?

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

How long is Levee Road over L-12 Canal?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over L-12 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.