US Bridges

CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E)

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 7.6 Miles S of US-27 · Structure no. 074018

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E) in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-835
CrossesToms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E)
Location7.6 Miles S of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65266, -80.91799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E) 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 Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR-835 over Toms Ditch (sfwmd L-1E)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.