US Bridges

SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 3/4 Miles South of SR-882 · Structure no. 930373

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51) 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-805 (dixie Hwy)
CrossesW.P.B. Canal (C-51)
Location3/4 Miles South of SR-882
RouteState Highway 805
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64444, -80.05617
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51) built?

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

What condition is SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51) carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR-805 (dixie Hwy) over W.P.B. Canal (C-51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.