US Bridges

Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.8MI S of 45th ST CR702 · Structure no. 937712

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,050 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVillage Blvd
CrossesWpb Water Supply Canal
Location0.8MI S of 45th ST CR702
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74963, -80.09128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic19,050 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply Canal built?

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

What condition is Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply 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 over Wpb Water Supply Canal carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Village Blvd over Wpb Water Supply Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.