US Bridges

Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal

Good

Hendry County, Florida · At US-27/SR-80 · Structure no. 074024

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 38 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLewis Blvd
CrossesSugarland Canal
LocationAt US-27/SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.75379, -80.96027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lewis Blvd over Sugarland 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Blvd over Sugarland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.