US Bridges

CR-880 over C-51 Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI W of US-98 / SR-441 · Structure no. 930940

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-880 over C-51 Canal is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying CR-880 over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-880
CrossesC-51 Canal
Location0.1MI W of US-98 / SR-441
RouteCounty Highway 880
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68548, -80.38905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-880 over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-880 over C-51 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-880 over C-51 Canal carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR-880 over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-880 over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.