SR-70 over Taylor Creek
GoodOkeechobee County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. East of US-441 · Structure no. 910081
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 over Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,250 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-70 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-70 over Taylor Creek 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-70 over Taylor Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns SR-70 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.