US Bridges

SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · At SR-7/US-441 · Structure no. 934962

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 3rd ST
CrossesLwdd E-1 Canal
LocationAt SR-7/US-441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34563, -80.20285
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 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 SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SW 3rd ST over Lwdd E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.