US Bridges

CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · CR 880 at Six Mile Bend · Structure no. 930038

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 880
CrossesHillsboro Canal L-14
LocationCR 880 at Six Mile Bend
RouteCounty Highway 880
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64519, -80.5819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 880 over Hillsboro Canal L-14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.