US Bridges

SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 10.5 MI E/O SR-29 · Structure no. 070088

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-80 (wb)
CrossesC-3 Canal
Location10.5 MI E/O SR-29
RouteState Highway 80
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76844, -81.27167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
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 C-3 Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80 (wb) over C-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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal carry?

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

How long is SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80 (wb) over C-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.