US Bridges

Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4MI W of Haverhill Blvd · Structure no. 934228

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Summit 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,647 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSummit Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.4MI W of Haverhill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66319, -80.12806
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic20,647 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

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

What condition is Summit 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.