US Bridges

Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · Lakeland Ave. at CR-846 · Structure no. 034073

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeland Ave
CrossesCocohatchee Canal
LocationLakeland Ave. at CR-846
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27299, -81.75978
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeland Ave 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 Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeland Ave over Cocohatchee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.