US Bridges

SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 5.9 MI W/O US-27 · Structure no. 070084

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,579 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-80 WB
CrossesHilliard Canal
Location5.9 MI W/O US-27
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76739, -81.17189
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic12,579 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Hilliard Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80 WB over Hilliard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80 WB over Hilliard Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.