US Bridges

Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. E of Lyons Rd. · Structure no. 934721

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesE-2 Canal
Location0.5 Mi. E of Lyons Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67325, -80.17392
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Road over E-2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Road over E-2 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.