US Bridges

SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River

Good

Glades County, Florida · 0.6MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 050941

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River is a concrete slab carrying SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,624 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesN Okaloacoochee River
Location0.6MI South of SR-78
RouteState Highway 29
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80499, -81.41925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2024)
Projected traffic11,624 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 N Okaloacoochee River built?

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

What condition is SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River 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 SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over N Okaloacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.