US Bridges

US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 4 Miles West of SR 7 · Structure no. 930402

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-80)
CrossesCanal - D
Location4 Miles West of SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68253, -80.27501
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2023)
Projected traffic93,690 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-80) over Canal - D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.