US Bridges

Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 934485

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 28,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,823 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLinton Blvd
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location0.5MI W of Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43924, -80.13029
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,140 (2024)
Projected traffic48,823 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton Blvd over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal carry?

About 28,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Linton Blvd over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.