US Bridges

CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.5MI North of I-75 · Structure no. 030174

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 52 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR951/COLLIER Blvd
CrossesBig Cypress Basin Canal
Location0.5MI North of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 951
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16983, -81.68678
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns CR951/COLLIER Blvd over Big Cypress Basin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.