US Bridges

Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. W of Military TR · Structure no. 934989

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,657
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,388 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolbright Road
CrossesLwdd E3 Canal
Location0.5 Mi. W of Military TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.51297, -80.13142
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,657 (2023)
Projected traffic22,388 by 2042
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 Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolbright Road over Lwdd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal carry?

About 18,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Woolbright Road over Lwdd E3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.