US Bridges

Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2MI S of 45th ST CR-702 · Structure no. 937710

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVillage Blvd (sb)
CrossesLiptog Canal
Location2MI S of 45th ST CR-702
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.73352, -80.09234
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Village Blvd (sb) over Liptog Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.