US Bridges

Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 3.9MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 054020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesReservation Road
CrossesIndian Praire Canal
Location3.9MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.17071, -81.09415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal built?

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

What condition is Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Reservation Road over Indian Praire Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.