US Bridges

El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.2 MI N of Lake Ida Rd. · Structure no. 934426

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEl Clair Ranch Rd.
CrossesCanal L-30
Location1.2 MI N of Lake Ida Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.48397, -80.13894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns El Clair Ranch Rd. over Canal L-30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.