US Bridges

SR-70 EB over Mosquito Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 2.0 Mi. East of SR-710 · Structure no. 910095

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 EB over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-70 EB over Mosquito Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 26 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,875 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-70 EB
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location2.0 Mi. East of SR-710
RouteState Highway 70
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25351, -80.77003
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic14,875 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-70 EB over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR-70 EB over Mosquito 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 EB over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 EB over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 EB over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.