US Bridges

13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.1MI S of Golden Gate Bl · Structure no. 034072

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries13th Street SW
CrossesGolden Gate Main Canal
Location1.1MI S of Golden Gate Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.21394, -81.6327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main 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 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street SW over Golden Gate Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.