US Bridges

Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of CR812 Lantana · Structure no. 934430

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeminole Drive
CrossesLwdd Lat 16 Canal
Location0.1 MI S of CR812 Lantana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.58717, -80.09875
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Drive over Lwdd Lat 16 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.