SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 934461
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 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 SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SW 15th Ave over Lwdd E-4 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.