FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Levee Road

Carrying Levee Road over L-10 Canal

300FT East of CR-717, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Levee Road

The Levee Road bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries Levee Road over L-10 Canal. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Levee Road compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
Levee Road 24.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
46.0 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
930805

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Levee Road is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Levee Road against other structures in Palm Beach and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Levee Road?

Levee Road in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Levee Road inspected?

Levee Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Levee Road is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Levee Road?

Levee Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Levee Road?

Levee Road is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is Levee Road and does age affect safety?

Levee Road was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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