US Bridges

SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e"

Good

Collier County, Florida · 4.7MI South of I-75 · Structure no. 030299

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e" is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e" in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesWildlife Crossing "e"
Location4.7MI South of I-75
RouteState Highway 29
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.04532, -81.34496
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e" built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e" 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 SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e" carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e"?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing "e"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.