US Bridges

Bel Lido Drive over Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 200FT. W of A1A · Structure no. 935900

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Lido Drive over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bel Lido Drive over 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Lido Drive
CrossesCanal
Location200FT. W of A1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.39941, -80.06672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bel Lido Drive over Canal built?

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

What condition is Bel Lido Drive over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bel Lido Drive over Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bel Lido Drive over Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Lido Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.