US Bridges

US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 3MI S of JCT US27/SR78 · Structure no. 050028

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,962 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27 (SR-25)
CrossesNewhall Flood Canal
Location3MI S of JCT US27/SR78
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83389, -81.13917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,962 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-27 (SR-25) over Newhall Flood Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.