US Bridges

CR-858 over Faka Union Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1MI E of Everglades Blvd. · Structure no. 030150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-858 over Faka Union Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-858 over Faka Union Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1966, 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 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-858
CrossesFaka Union Canal
Location1MI E of Everglades Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 858
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.29345, -81.52964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2021)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-858 over Faka Union Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-858 over Faka Union Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-858 over Faka Union Canal carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CR-858 over Faka Union Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-858 over Faka Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.