US Bridges

Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61

Good

Glades County, Florida · 1.3MI West of SR 78 · Structure no. 054010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61 is a steel culvert carrying Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61 in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Lakeport RD
CrossesInterceptor Canal L-61
Location1.3MI West of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97403, -81.13625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Old Lakeport RD over Interceptor Canal L-61?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.