US Bridges

West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1/2 Mile W of SR-809 · Structure no. 930240

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal is a concrete slab carrying West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Atlantic Ave.
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location1/2 Mile W of SR-809
RouteState Highway 806
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.45778, -80.13067
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2024)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns West Atlantic Ave. over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.