Island Road over Lake Worth
FairPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.4MI W of S. County Road · Structure no. 936802
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 802
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Road over Lake Worth is a concrete tee beam carrying Island Road over Lake Worth in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 79 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Island Road over Lake Worth built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Island Road over Lake Worth 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Island Road over Lake Worth carry?
About 802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Island Road over Lake Worth?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Island Road over Lake Worth?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.