US Bridges

52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1.2MI E of Everglades Bl · Structure no. 030238

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries52nd Ave. SE
CrossesFaka Union Canal
Location1.2MI E of Everglades Bl
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14203, -81.52311
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Faka Union Canal built?

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

What condition is 52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd Ave. SE over Faka Union Canal?

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