US Bridges

Levee Road over S-5 Discharge Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 21.0 MI North of US-27 · Structure no. 930811

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over S-5 Discharge Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Levee Road over S-5 Discharge Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLevee Road
CrossesS-5 Discharge Canal
Location21.0 MI North of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.47789, -80.82299
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic4 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 S-5 Discharge Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over S-5 Discharge 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 S-5 Discharge Canal carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Levee Road over S-5 Discharge Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over S-5 Discharge Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.