US Bridges

US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave.

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.25 Mi. W of US-1 · Structure no. 930053

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave. in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 6 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2042. The structure is 1,172 ft (357.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-80)
CrossesFec RR & Georgia Ave.
Location0.25 Mi. W of US-1
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67576, -80.05999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,172 ft (357.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2024)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave. carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave.?

The structure is 1,172 ft (357.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-80) over Fec RR & Georgia Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.