US Bridges

Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI E of CR809/MILITARY T · Structure no. 934963

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Ida Road
CrossesC-3 Canal
Location1MI E of CR809/MILITARY T
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.47307, -80.1061
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ida Road over C-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ida Road over C-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.