Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of Haverhill RD · Structure no. 935750
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 748
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Biscayne Drive 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal carry?
About 748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Biscayne Drive over E-3 Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.