West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of Forest Hill · Structure no. 936264
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Drive over L-8 Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.