US Bridges

SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2 Miles West of Turnpike · Structure no. 930527

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps 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 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 76,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,955 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 80/SOUTHERN Bld
CrossesS. R. 7 & Return Ramps
Location2 Miles West of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.6806, -80.20235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,055 (2024)
Projected traffic131,955 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps carry?

About 76,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80/SOUTHERN Bld over S. R. 7 & Return Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.