US Bridges

Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.1MI E of SR-880 · Structure no. 934519

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuda Road
CrossesHillsboro L-14 Canal
Location2.1MI E of SR-880
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67169, -80.63801
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Duda Road over Hillsboro L-14 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.