US Bridges

Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.8 MI N. of Lantana Road · Structure no. 934317

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesLwdd Lateral 14 Canal
Location0.8 MI N. of Lantana Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60225, -80.18944
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over Lwdd Lateral 14 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.