US Bridges

Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.7 MI S of Forest Hill · Structure no. 936262

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMediterranean RD
CrossesLake Clarke Channel
Location1.7 MI S of Forest Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63229, -80.07515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel built?

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

What condition is Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mediterranean RD over Lake Clarke Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.