US Bridges

Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 MI W of SR 809 · Structure no. 934368

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPurdy Lane
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location1 MI W of SR 809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64475, -80.12884
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purdy Lane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Purdy Lane over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.