US Bridges

SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Collier County, Florida · 12.0 MI South of I-75 · Structure no. 030307

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR-29
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location12.0 MI South of I-75
RouteState Highway 29
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.98201, -81.34896
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing 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 carry?

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

How long is SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.