US Bridges

US-27 SB over Lake Anoka

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 1.0MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 090054

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 SB over Lake Anoka is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-27 SB over Lake Anoka in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,725 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-27 SB
CrossesLake Anoka
Location1.0MI South of SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58053, -81.51455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,725 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 SB over Lake Anoka built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 SB over Lake Anoka 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-27 SB over Lake Anoka carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-27 SB over Lake Anoka?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 SB over Lake Anoka?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.