US Bridges

Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 30FT N of CR 846 W of I75 · Structure no. 034038

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal is a concrete frame carrying Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPelican Strand Bvd
CrossesCocohatchee Canal
Location30FT N of CR 846 W of I75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27315, -81.74775
Functional classRural 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelican Strand Bvd 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 Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pelican Strand Bvd over Cocohatchee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.