US Bridges

WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI. East of Jog Rd. · Structure no. 930328

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,869 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWB Lake Worth Rd.
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location1MI. East of Jog Rd.
RouteState Highway 802
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.6192, -80.12996
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,250 (2023)
Projected traffic36,869 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Lake Worth Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal carry?

About 21,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns WB Lake Worth Rd. over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.