US Bridges

Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.45 MI W of Bee Line HWY · Structure no. 934168

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,625 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthlake Blvd. EB
CrossesLoxahatchee Slough
Location1.45 MI W of Bee Line HWY
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.81093, -80.17639
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2023)
Projected traffic40,625 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Loxahatchee Slough built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Northlake Blvd. EB over Loxahatchee Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.