US Bridges

SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14

GoodPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. E of SR-80 · Structure no. 935100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 7th Street
CrossesHillsboro Canal L-14
Location0.5 Mi. E of SR-80
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68253, -80.66006
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14 carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 7th Street over Hillsboro Canal L-14?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.