US Bridges

SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.3 MI North of US-98 · Structure no. 914013

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal is a concrete slab carrying SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 34th Ave.
CrossesRelief Canal
Location0.3 MI North of US-98
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.2151, -80.79386
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SE 34th Ave. over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.