US Bridges

SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 150 Ft E of SW 10th ST · Structure no. 935306

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 22nd Way
CrossesLake Ida Canal
Location150 Ft E of SW 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.5071, -80.07872
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic121 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal 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 SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 22nd Way over Lake Ida Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.