US Bridges

Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 9.5 MI S of CR-880 · Structure no. 934518

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrowns FARM/CR-827
CrossesShawano Drainage Ditch
Location9.5 MI S of CR-880
RouteCounty Highway 827
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.53354, -80.49412
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Browns FARM/CR-827 over Shawano Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.