SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal
FairOkeechobee County, Florida · 0.25 MI West of SR-710 · Structure no. 914017
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N 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 SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SE 59th Blvd. over L-63N Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.