US Bridges

Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 100 Ft S of CR-835 · Structure no. 074019

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRoger Road
CrossesToms Ditch 2
Location100 Ft S of CR-835
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65281, -80.9019
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2 built?

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

What condition is Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2 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 Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2 carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Roger Road over Toms Ditch 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.