US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 24.4MI E of US-27 · Structure no. 090016

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
649 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2044. The structure is 649 ft (197.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesKissimmee River
Location24.4MI E of US-27
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36397, -81.05242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length649 ft (197.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River 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 US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River?

The structure is 649 ft (197.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Kissimmee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.