SR-70 over Cross Drain
GoodHighlands County, Florida · 6.5 MI E/O US-27 · Structure no. 090055
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over Cross Drain is a steel culvert carrying SR-70 over Cross Drain in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 SR-70 over Cross Drain built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-70 over Cross Drain 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR-70 over Cross Drain carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over Cross Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns SR-70 over Cross Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.