US Bridges

US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · At John Stretch Park · Structure no. 930538

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-27/SR-80 SB
CrossesMiami Canal L-25
LocationAt John Stretch Park
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69594, -80.80686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25 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 US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-27/SR-80 SB over Miami Canal L-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.