US Bridges

Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI W of SR 809 · Structure no. 934203

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGun Club RD
CrossesLwdd Canal E-3
Location1MI W of SR 809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67409, -80.12839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club RD over Lwdd Canal E-3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.