US Bridges

New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI E of US-441 SR-7 · Structure no. 934904

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew England Blvd
CrossesLwdd E-1 Canal
Location0.1MI E of US-441 SR-7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.38894, -80.20003
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 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 New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns New England Blvd over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.