US Bridges

CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 200 Ft West of SR-710 · Structure no. 914016

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-15A SE 86th Blv
CrossesL-63S Canal
Location200 Ft West of SR-710
RouteCounty Highway 15A
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.19298, -80.73031
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-15A SE 86th Blv over L-63S Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.