US Bridges

Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1.2 MI N of Gldn Gt Blvd. · Structure no. 034032

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wilson Blvd. over Cypress 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWilson Blvd.
CrossesCypress Canal
Location1.2 MI N of Gldn Gt Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24626, -81.60689
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal built?

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

What condition is Wilson Blvd. over Cypress 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Blvd. over Cypress Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.