Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.6MI S of CR-812 · Structure no. 934332
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17 is a concrete slab carrying Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,989 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17 carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave NB over Lwdd Lat Canal 17?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.