US Bridges

CR-761 over Peace River

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 2.6 MI West of US-17 · Structure no. 040004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
888 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-761 over Peace River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-761 over Peace River in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2045. The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-761
CrossesPeace River
Location2.6 MI West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.08854, -81.99399
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length888 ft (270.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2025)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 CR-761 over Peace River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-761 over Peace River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-761 over Peace River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-761 over Peace River?

The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-761 over Peace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.