US Bridges

N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.0 MI S/O CR-953 · Structure no. 030207

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,413 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Collier Blvd
CrossesClam Bay
Location1.0 MI S/O CR-953
RouteCity Street 951
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.94558, -81.7326
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2025)
Projected traffic27,413 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay 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 N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns N Collier Blvd over Clam Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.