Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Okeechobee Blv · Structure no. 934251
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal is a concrete slab carrying Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,157 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave over Lwdd L-2 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.