US Bridges

10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.9MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 934348

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,076 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries10th Ave North
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.9MI W of Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63133, -80.1295
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic23,076 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave North 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 10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Ave North over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.