US Bridges

Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal

Good

Glades County, Florida · 0.2MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 054011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEnt RD Pmp Sta 129
CrossesRim Canal
Location0.2MI South of SR-78
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03007, -81.00231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal 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 Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ent RD Pmp Sta 129 over Rim Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.