US Bridges

Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4

GoodPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 100FT E of South Lake DR · Structure no. 935305

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Hill Road
CrossesCanal E-4
Location100FT E of South Lake DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.49556, -80.07801
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2023)
Projected traffic1,124 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 Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Hill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4 carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Hill Road over Canal E-4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.