US Bridges

Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · South Side of US-98 · Structure no. 935920

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLittleranchestrail
CrossesCanal C-51
LocationSouth Side of US-98
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68076, -80.2302
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Littleranchestrail over Canal C-51?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.