US Bridges

SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.4 Miles East of I-95 · Structure no. 930319

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 47 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-808 (glades Rd)
CrossesEl Rio Canal E-4
Location1.4 Miles East of I-95
RouteState Highway 808
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.36233, -80.09704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2025)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns SR-808 (glades Rd) over El Rio Canal E-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.