18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal
GoodCollier County, Florida · 1 MI E of Everglades Blvd · Structure no. 034044
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 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 Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain 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 Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Ave. NE over Golden Gate Drain Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.