US Bridges

G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.19 Mi. South of US-98 · Structure no. 910802

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana is a concrete slab carrying G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesG36 Access Bridge
CrossesLake Okeechobee Rim Cana
Location0.19 Mi. South of US-98
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16297, -80.71641
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana 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 G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns G36 Access Bridge over Lake Okeechobee Rim Cana?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.