SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadOkeechobee County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of SR-70 · Structure no. 914025
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage 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 SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SW 87th Terrace over L-62 Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.