US Bridges

Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI W of SR-809 Mil Trl · Structure no. 934363

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,840 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway Blvd.
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5MI W of SR-809 Mil Trl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.54951, -80.13088
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,840 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway 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 August 2023.

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

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway Blvd. over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.