US Bridges

Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · Palm River Blvd at CR-846 · Structure no. 034062

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm River Blvd.
CrossesCocohatchee Canal
LocationPalm River Blvd at CR-846
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27269, -81.77853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Palm River Blvd. over Cocohatchee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.