US Bridges

US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. W of SR-809 · Structure no. 930439

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,063 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-80)
CrossesE-3 Canal
Location1.0 Mi. W of SR-809
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.678, -80.12868
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2023)
Projected traffic65,063 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 E-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-98 (SR-80) over E-3 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.