US Bridges

SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 1.1MI SE of SR-70 · Structure no. 910065

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-710
CrossesInterceptor Canal L-63N
Location1.1MI SE of SR-70
RouteState Highway 710
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23996, -80.78605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N built?

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

What condition is SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N 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 SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-710 over Interceptor Canal L-63N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.