US Bridges

SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 1.3 MI East of US-441 · Structure no. 910093

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad in Okeechobee 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,125 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-70 WB
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.3 MI East of US-441
RouteState Highway 70
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.24469, -80.80755
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2024)
Projected traffic38,125 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad 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 WB over CSX Railroad carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 WB over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.