Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl
GoodGlades County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of CR-720 · Structure no. 050801
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl is a concrete slab carrying Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Herbert Hoover Dyk over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cnl?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.