US Bridges

SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mile West of I-95 · Structure no. 930325

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 48 years old, older 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-808 Glades Road
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location0.5 Mile West of I-95
RouteState Highway 808
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.36832, -80.12941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2022)
Projected traffic93,690 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Road over E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR-808 Glades Road over E-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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR-808 Glades Road over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.