US Bridges

Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 82FT East of SR-7 · Structure no. 934221

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesLwdd E-1 Canal
Location82FT East of SR-7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.6713, -80.20224
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Road over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.