US Bridges

SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 914024

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 67th Drive
CrossesL-62 Canal
Location0.6 MI South of SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23617, -80.89641
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2025)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2045
Trucks13%
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 SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SW 67th Drive over L-62 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 2025.

How much traffic does SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW 67th Drive over L-62 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.