US Bridges

US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 1.6MI W of SE 86th Blvd. · Structure no. 910057

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-98/US-441SR-700
CrossesNavigation Canal
Location1.6MI W of SE 86th Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.1931, -80.76042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-98/US-441SR-700 over Navigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.