US Bridges

Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.5MI E of Jog Rd. · Structure no. 934329

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 36 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,798 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Blvd.
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location1.5MI E of Jog Rd.
RouteState Highway 882
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65195, -80.12867
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2022)
Projected traffic66,798 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Forest Hill Blvd. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Blvd. over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.