SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River
FairPosted for loadLafayette County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. E. of SR-51 · Structure no. 330802
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SE LA Bennett Grd over Steinhatchee River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.