US Bridges

SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal

Good

Okeechobee County, Florida · 100 Ft. North of 28th ST · Structure no. 914028

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSE 43rd Ave.
CrossesRelief Canal
Location100 Ft. North of 28th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21881, -80.78461
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 43rd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SE 43rd Ave. over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.