US Bridges

Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.75MI W of Everglades Bl · Structure no. 034006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStewart Blvd.
CrossesPicayune Strand
Location0.75MI W of Everglades Bl
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.05444, -81.55419
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Blvd. over Picayune Strand?

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