US Bridges

Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of Congress Ave · Structure no. 934482

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Germantown RD
CrossesL.W.D.D. E-4 Canal
Location0.4 MI W of Congress Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43415, -80.09923
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 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 Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Germantown RD over L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.