US Bridges

SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 9 Mi. W of SR-29 · Structure no. 070067

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal in Hendry 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 10,806 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,748 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-80 EB
CrossesTownsend Canal
Location9 Mi. W of SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70947, -81.55825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,806 (2022)
Projected traffic18,748 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-80 EB over Townsend 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 SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal carry?

About 10,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80 EB over Townsend Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.