US Bridges

Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand

Good

Collier County, Florida · 2.8 MI W of CR 839 · Structure no. 030032

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand is a concrete culvert carrying Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWagon Wheel Rd.
CrossesDeep Lake Strand
Location2.8 MI W of CR 839
RouteCounty Highway 837
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.99409, -81.31096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wagon Wheel Rd. over Deep Lake Strand?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.