US Bridges

Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.25 Mile N of Center St. · Structure no. 934179

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoxahatchee Rvr RD
CrossesC-18 Canal
Location0.25 Mile N of Center St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94339, -80.12183
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 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 2023.

How much traffic does Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Loxahatchee Rvr RD over C-18 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.