SR-70 over Peace River Relief
FairDeSoto County, Florida · 1.2 MI W of US-17 SR-35 · Structure no. 040002
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 560 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over Peace River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 over Peace River Relief in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,125 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-70 over Peace River Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SR-70 over Peace River Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-70 over Peace River Relief carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over Peace River Relief?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR-70 over Peace River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.