US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal
GoodHendry County, Florida · 7.5 Mi. E of SR-80 · Structure no. 070071
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal in Hendry 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 SB over Sugarland 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 SB over Sugarland Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.