US Bridges

Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI S of Linton Blvd · Structure no. 934952

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJog RD NB
CrossesL-38 Canal
Location1MI S of Linton Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42417, -80.14642
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jog RD NB over 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 Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jog RD NB over L-38 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.