US Bridges

SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.0 MI South of SR-80 · Structure no. 930466

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,388 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-807 Congress Av
CrossesL-6 Canal
Location1.0 MI South of SR-80
RouteState Highway 807
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66194, -80.08833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2024)
Projected traffic56,388 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR-807 Congress Av over L-6 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.