US Bridges

Cresthaven Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Haverhill Road · Structure no. 934326

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cresthaven Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cresthaven Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCresthaven Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5MI W of Haverhill Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63676, -80.12924
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Cresthaven Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cresthaven 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 June 2024.

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

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cresthaven Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.