South Blvd over Rim Canal
FairHighlands County, Florida · Bridge Located Between Pr · Structure no. AFFLASPQ01071
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
South Blvd over Rim Canal is a concrete slab carrying South Blvd over Rim Canal in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Blvd over Rim Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Blvd over Rim Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does South Blvd over Rim Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is South Blvd over Rim Canal?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South Blvd over Rim Canal?
It is owned by the Air Force.