US Bridges

52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.6MI W of Everglades Blv · Structure no. 030237

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries52nd Ave SE
CrossesGolden Gate Main Canal
Location0.6MI W of Everglades Blv
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14164, -81.55531
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd Ave SE over Golden Gate Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.