US Bridges

Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.0MI South of CR-886 · Structure no. 034011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTropicana Blvd. NB
CrossesTropicana Canal
Location1.0MI South of CR-886
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17215, -81.70197
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tropicana Blvd. NB over Tropicana Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.