US Bridges

CR-835 over Booneys Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 3.0 Miles East of CR-833 · Structure no. 070040

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-835 over Booneys Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-835 over Booneys 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-835
CrossesBooneys Canal
Location3.0 Miles East of CR-833
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43404, -80.98039
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 Booneys Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-835 over Booneys 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 June 2023.

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

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

How long is CR-835 over Booneys Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-835 over Booneys Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.