US Bridges

SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Belle Glade 1MI W SR-80 · Structure no. 930471

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-715
CrossesHillsboro (L-14) Canal
LocationBelle Glade 1MI W SR-80
RouteState Highway 715
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69404, -80.684
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-715 over Hillsboro (L-14) Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.