US Bridges

Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of SR-7 (US-441) · Structure no. 934928

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYamato RD
CrossesLwdd E1 Canal
Location0.3MI E of SR-7 (US-441)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.39421, -80.20007
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2024)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 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 Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Yamato RD over Lwdd E1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.