CR-29 over Dawns Ditch
GoodHighlands County, Florida · 2.1MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 090039
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-29 over Dawns Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-29 over Dawns Ditch in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-29 over Dawns Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-29 over Dawns Ditch 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR-29 over Dawns Ditch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CR-29 over Dawns Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CR-29 over Dawns Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.