US Bridges

Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Miles West of SR-809 · Structure no. 930438

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoynton Bch Blvd.
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5 Miles West of SR-809
RouteState Highway 804
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.52808, -80.13097
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2024)
Projected traffic80,678 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Boynton Bch Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.