US Bridges

Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of SR-809 · Structure no. 934940

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPipers Glen Road
CrossesLwdd E-3 Canal
Location0.5 MI West of SR-809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.49847, -80.13114
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipers Glen Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pipers Glen Road over Lwdd E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.