US Bridges

CR-846 over Drainage Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 7.2 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 030038

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-846 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-846 over Drainage Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 21,523 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,599 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR-846
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location7.2 MI East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 846
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27517, -81.62557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,523 (2021)
Projected traffic22,599 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CR-846 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR-846 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-846 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 21,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-846 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR-846 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.