US Bridges

SR-710 over Mosquito Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 1.5MI SE of SR-70 · Structure no. 910096

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-710 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-710 over Mosquito Creek in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR-710
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.5MI SE of SR-70
RouteState Highway 710
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23683, -80.78093
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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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 Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-710 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-710 over Mosquito Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-710 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR-710 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.