US Bridges

Levee Road over L-19 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 13.5 MI S/O S/B E of US27 · Structure no. 930809

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over L-19 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Levee Road over L-19 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1955, 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLevee Road
CrossesL-19 Canal
Location13.5 MI S/O S/B E of US27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.48478, -80.65329
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
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-19 Canal built?

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

What condition is Levee Road over L-19 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-19 Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road over L-19 Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over L-19 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.