US Bridges

W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.1 MI E/O CR-29 · Structure no. 030210

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW Plantation Pkwy
CrossesEverglades Drain Canal
Location0.1 MI E/O CR-29
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85185, -81.38369
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2025)
Projected traffic707 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W Plantation Pkwy over Everglades Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.