US Bridges

SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 2.0 MI E/O SR-710 · Structure no. 910100

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,323 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesSR-70 WB
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location2.0 MI E/O SR-710
RouteState Highway 70
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25378, -80.77008
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2024)
Projected traffic10,323 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Mosquito Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-70 WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-70 WB over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.