US Bridges

Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.18MI West of CR-31 · Structure no. 030172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,220 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGolden Gate Pkwy
CrossesGordon River
Location1.18MI West of CR-31
RouteCounty Highway 886
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17353, -81.78428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2024)
Projected traffic90,220 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Golden Gate Pkwy over Gordon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.