US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 5.0MI E of Kissimmee Rvr · Structure no. 910089
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough?
The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Cypress Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.