US Bridges

Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI E of US-441 (SR-7) · Structure no. 934927

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeridge Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-1 Canal
Location0.2MI E of US-441 (SR-7)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.39772, -80.20007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

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 Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeridge Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.