US Bridges

S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · At S Military Trail · Structure no. 934903

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Verde Trail
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
LocationAt S Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.35729, -80.12921
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Verde Trail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

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

How long is S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. Verde Trail over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.