US Bridges

Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.1MI N of Clint Moore RD · Structure no. 934916

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,628 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary Trail NB
CrossesLwdd L-38 Canal
Location1.1MI N of Clint Moore RD
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42436, -80.12184
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,628 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail NB over Lwdd L-38 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.