US Bridges

Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Congress · Structure no. 934965

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,618 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Ida Road
CrossesCanal E-4
Location0.3MI E of Congress
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.4711, -80.08832
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic32,618 by 2044
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 Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4 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 Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4 carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ida Road over Canal E-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.