Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Lake Ida Road · Structure no. 934932
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 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 Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave SB over Lwdd Lateral 32 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.