US Bridges

Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.1 MI E of Jog Road · Structure no. 934964

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Ida Road
CrossesE3 Canal
Location1.1 MI E of Jog Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.47105, -80.13072
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ida Road over E3 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ida Road over E3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.