US Bridges

Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1MILE West of CR-951 · Structure no. 034014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Blvd.
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location1MILE West of CR-951
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19939, -81.70347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Blvd. over Golden Gate 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 Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Green Blvd. over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.