US Bridges

Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 2.1MI. E/O CR-835 · Structure no. 070801

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesDeer Fence Brdg RD
CrossesL3 Canal
Location2.1MI. E/O CR-835
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43404, -80.94688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Fence Brdg RD over L3 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.