US Bridges

Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mile West of I-95 · Structure no. 934986

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,870 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinton Blvd.
CrossesLwdd E-4 Canal
Location0.5 Mile West of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 782
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43957, -80.09745
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2023)
Projected traffic72,870 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 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 Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Linton Blvd. over Lwdd E-4 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.