Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal
GoodPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.3M W of Alt A1A(SR-811) · Structure no. 937001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lighthouse Drive over Relief 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 Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lighthouse Drive over Relief Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.