US Bridges

Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · Cypress Way at CR-846 · Structure no. 034036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCypress Way
CrossesCocohatchee Canal
LocationCypress Way at CR-846
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27279, -81.77133
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2021)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Way over Cocohatchee 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 Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Way over Cocohatchee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.