US Bridges

CR-880 over Drainage Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 4.1MI W of SR-80 · Structure no. 930351

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-880 over Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-880 over Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-880
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location4.1MI W of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 880
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67828, -80.45137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-880 over Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-880 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR-880 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR-880 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.