US Bridges

CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad

Good

Highlands County, Florida · 50FT N of John Smoak RD · Structure no. 094045

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-17
CrossesS.C.F.E. Railroad
Location50FT N of John Smoak RD
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30843, -81.3659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad 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-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-17 over S.C.F.E. Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.