US Bridges

Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 2.9MI. N/O CR-833 · Structure no. 070802

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 21 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOilwell Bridge RD
CrossesL3 Canal
Location2.9MI. N/O CR-833
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33119, -80.88117
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Oilwell Bridge RD over L3 Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.