US Bridges

Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial

Fair

Okeechobee County, Florida · 200FT S of SR-78 · Structure no. 916000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial in Okeechobee County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOkeechobee State P
CrossesCanal Perennial
Location200FT S of SR-78
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOkeechobee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.19721, -80.83046
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Okeechobee State P over Canal Perennial?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.