SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · Adj W Side Military Trail · Structure no. 934900
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,243 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 18th Street EB 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SW 18th Street EB over Lwdd E-3 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.