US Bridges

SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.8 MI E/O SR-710 · Structure no. 910099

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,629 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-70 WB
CrossesInterceptor Canal L-63N
Location0.8 MI E/O SR-710
RouteState Highway 70
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25069, -80.78899
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2024)
Projected traffic9,629 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 WB over Interceptor Canal L-63N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.