US Bridges

Randall Blvd. over Faka Union Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1MI E of Everglades Blvd. · Structure no. 034050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Blvd. over Faka Union Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Randall Blvd. over Faka Union 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRandall Blvd.
CrossesFaka Union Canal
Location1MI E of Everglades Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27821, -81.52899
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic157 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 Faka Union Canal built?

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

What condition is Randall Blvd. over Faka Union 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 Faka Union Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Randall Blvd. over Faka Union Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Blvd. over Faka Union Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.