US Bridges

Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Congress Ave · Structure no. 934350

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCenter Dr.
CrossesL.W.D.D L-14 Canal
Location0.3MI E of Congress Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60247, -80.08618
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Center Dr. over L.W.D.D L-14 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.