US Bridges

SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Just E SR 7-FOREST Hill · Structure no. 934327

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,798 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 882 Forest H B
CrossesE-1 Canal
LocationJust E SR 7-FOREST Hill
RouteState Highway 882
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65069, -80.20303
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2024)
Projected traffic66,798 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SR 882 Forest H B over E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.