NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI W of N Dixie Highwy · Structure no. 934421
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,702 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal carry?
About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NW 20th ST WB over Lwdd E-4 (el Rio) Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.