US Bridges

Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 2.2MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 034069

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDancing Wind Lane
CrossesCocohatchee Canal
Location2.2MI East of I-75
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2733, -81.70549
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dancing Wind Lane over Cocohatchee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.