US Bridges

32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.5MI E of 53rd ST SW · Structure no. 034019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries32nd Ave. SW
CrossesShell Canal
Location0.5MI E of 53rd ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16982, -81.70523
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic713 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Ave. SW over Shell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Ave. SW over Shell Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.