US Bridges

US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.35MI E of Hendry CO Lin · Structure no. 930054

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,669 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesUS27 SR-25 & 80
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location2.35MI E of Hendry CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.72726, -80.85251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,669 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US27 SR-25 & 80 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.