SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal
GoodDeSoto County, Florida · 9.4 MI E of SR-31 · Structure no. 040033
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).
Who owns SR-70 over D.C.I. Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.