US Bridges

Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 934427

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,337 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVia Delray Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5MI W of Military Trail
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.47589, -80.13071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,337 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Delray 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Via Delray Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.