Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway
FairPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Prosperity Far · Structure no. 936550
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lighthouse Drive over North Palm Bch Waterway?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.