US Bridges

SR-29 over York Branch

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 2.0MI South of CR-74 · Structure no. 050032

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over York Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR-29 over York Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesYork Branch
Location2.0MI South of CR-74
RouteState Highway 29
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.89124, -81.34469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR-29 over York Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR-29 over York Branch 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 SR-29 over York Branch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over York Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over York Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.