US Bridges

Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1MI W of Everglades Blvd. · Structure no. 034048

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,205
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main 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 11,205 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,765 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Blvd.
CrossesGolden Gate Main Canal
Location1MI W of Everglades Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27785, -81.56164
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,205 (2023)
Projected traffic11,765 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main 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 Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal carry?

About 11,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Blvd. over Golden Gate Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.