US Bridges

Larch Ave over Relief Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 937007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larch Ave over Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Larch Ave over Relief Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLarch Ave
CrossesRelief Canal
Location0.1MI W of Military Trail
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.8361, -80.10605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Larch Ave over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larch Ave 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 Larch Ave over Relief Canal carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Larch Ave over Relief Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Larch Ave over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.