US Bridges

Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.1MI W of Miltiary Trail · Structure no. 934361

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMelaleuca Lane
CrossesE3-CANAL
Location1.1MI W of Miltiary Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60788, -80.13038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2023)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Melaleuca Lane over E3-CANAL?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.