US Bridges

US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 16MI W of SR-7 · Structure no. 930354

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 39 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,278 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-98 SR-80 WB
CrossesCanal L-12
Location16MI W of SR-7
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.72567, -80.44775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,278 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12 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 US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 SR-80 WB over Canal L-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.