US Bridges

S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 200FT N of NW 22nd Str · Structure no. 935303

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Lake Drive
CrossesCanal N. End Lake Ida
Location200FT N of NW 22nd Str
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.48644, -80.07881
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Lake Drive over Canal N. End Lake Ida?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.