US Bridges

Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI N of Clint Moore RD · Structure no. 934956

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 25 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesLwdd Lat. 38 Canal
Location1MI N of Clint Moore RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42393, -80.18745
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over Lwdd Lat. 38 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.