US Bridges

SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Pump Sta at 20 MI Bend · Structure no. 930407

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-80WB (southern)
CrossesLevee NO.8
LocationPump Sta at 20 MI Bend
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68534, -80.36407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2024)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-80WB (southern) over Levee NO.8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.