US Bridges

SW 18th Street WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Adj W Side Military Trail · Structure no. 934901

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 18th Street WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 18th Street WB 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,122 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 18th Street WB
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
LocationAdj W Side Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33201, -80.12884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2023)
Projected traffic22,122 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 18th Street WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 18th Street WB 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 WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 18th Street WB 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns SW 18th Street WB over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.