US Bridges

Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.9MI S of Goldn Gate Pky · Structure no. 030185

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,413 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Pulling RD
CrossesBig Cypress Basin Canal
Location0.9MI S of Goldn Gate Pky
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16797, -81.76706
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,500 (2024)
Projected traffic82,413 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Pulling RD 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 Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal carry?

About 47,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Pulling RD over Big Cypress Basin Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.