US Bridges

West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4MI E of Congress Ave · Structure no. 935300

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ocean Drive
CrossesLwdd E-4 Canal
Location0.4MI E of Congress Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.52436, -80.08423
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,120 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 West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ocean Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Ocean Drive over Lwdd E-4 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.