CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand
FairCollier County, Florida · 330FT W/O SR-29 · Structure no. 030157
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand is a concrete slab carrying CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR-837 over Fakahatchee Strand?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.