US Bridges

CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand

Good

Collier County, Florida · 3.5MI North of US 41 · Structure no. 030165

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand is a concrete slab carrying CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR837 Wagon Whl RD
CrossesDeep Lake Strand
Location3.5MI North of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 837
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96464, -81.35335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR837 Wagon Whl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR837 Wagon Whl RD over Deep Lake Strand?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.