US Bridges

SR-82 over Canal 143

Good

Collier County, Florida · 5.6 MI West of SR-29 · Structure no. 030143

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-82 over Canal 143 is a concrete slab carrying SR-82 over Canal 143 in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR-82
CrossesCanal 143
Location5.6 MI West of SR-29
RouteState Highway 82
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.50509, -81.51126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2023)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-82 over Canal 143 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR-82 over Canal 143 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 SR-82 over Canal 143 carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-82 over Canal 143?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-82 over Canal 143?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.