US Bridges

SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · SR-808 at SR-7 Boca Raton · Structure no. 930401

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 42 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,002 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-808 (glades Rd)
CrossesE-1 Canal
LocationSR-808 at SR-7 Boca Raton
RouteState Highway 808
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3679, -80.20306
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2024)
Projected traffic72,002 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
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 E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns SR-808 (glades Rd) over E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.