US Bridges

Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.8MI W of Military Trail · Structure no. 934487

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 6 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,095 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLe Chalet Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.8MI W of Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.55287, -80.1309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,095 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 Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Le Chalet Blvd over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.