US Bridges

Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI W of SR 809 · Structure no. 934205

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvedere RD EB
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location1MI W of SR 809
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69234, -80.12803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Belvedere RD EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.