US Bridges

US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon

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Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.7 Miles East of I-95 · Structure no. 930558

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon is a concrete slab carrying US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98/SR80-SOUTHERN
CrossesLake Worth Lagoon
Location1.7 Miles East of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67583, -80.04056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US98/SR80-SOUTHERN over Lake Worth Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.