SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · SR-80 & Military Trail · Structure no. 930460
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 809 Military over C-51 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns SR 809 Military over C-51 Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.