US Bridges

CR-835 over Otter Canal

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Hendry County, Florida · 13.0 MI South of US-27 · Structure no. 070034

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-835 over Otter Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-835 over Otter Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-835
CrossesOtter Canal
Location13.0 MI South of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62362, -80.95024
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 CR-835 over Otter Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-835 over Otter 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-835 over Otter Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-835 over Otter Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-835 over Otter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.