18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal
GoodCollier County, Florida · 1MI W of Everglades Blvd · Structure no. 034042
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate 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 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Avenue NE over Golden Gate Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.