US Bridges

Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1.2MI E of Everglades Bvd · Structure no. 034008

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStewart Blvd.
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.2MI E of Everglades Bvd
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.05483, -81.52269
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 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 Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Stewart Blvd. over Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Blvd. over Drainage Canal?

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