US Bridges

Belvedere RD WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI W of SR 809 · Structure no. 934206

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
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 WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Belvedere RD WB 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 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 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).

CarriesBelvedere RD WB
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location1MI W of SR 809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69245, -80.12803
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

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

What condition is Belvedere RD WB 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 March 2024.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.