US Bridges

EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · SE Quadrant Pb Int Airprt · Structure no. 930472

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEBSR80 to SBSR807
CrossesC-51 Canal
LocationSE Quadrant Pb Int Airprt
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67611, -80.08611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns EBSR80 to SBSR807 over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.