US Bridges

Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI West of CR-809 · Structure no. 934948

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlavor Pict Road
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location0.5MI West of CR-809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.48786, -80.13085
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flavor Pict Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Flavor Pict Road over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.