US Bridges

Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.5MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 934149

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthlake Blvd(eb)
CrossesFlorida Turnpike
Location1.5MI W of Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80949, -80.13116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Northlake Blvd(eb) over Florida Turnpike?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.