US Bridges

US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 900FT East of First ST · Structure no. 050064

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,249 by 2044. The structure is 2,281 ft (695.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-27/SR-25
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location900FT East of First ST
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83307, -81.08873
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,281 ft (695.2 m)
Longest span321 ft (97.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic23,249 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 2,281 ft (695.2 m) long with a longest span of 321 ft (97.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US-27/SR-25 over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.