US Bridges

Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of Haverhill RD · Structure no. 934223

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 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).

CarriesWallis Road
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5 MI W of Haverhill RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68148, -80.12847
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic880 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallis Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wallis Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.