US Bridges

CR-835 over Canal L-2 West

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 13.6 Miles S of CR-832 · Structure no. 074022

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-835 over Canal L-2 West is a concrete culvert carrying CR-835 over Canal L-2 West in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-835
CrossesCanal L-2 West
Location13.6 Miles S of CR-832
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60861, -80.98284
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2023)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Canal L-2 West built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-835 over Canal L-2 West 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 Canal L-2 West carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-835 over Canal L-2 West?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR-835 over Canal L-2 West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.