US Bridges

Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.8 MI W/O US-41 · Structure no. 034101

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,325 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPark Shore DR
CrossesMooring Bay
Location0.8 MI W/O US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19639, -81.81087
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2025)
Projected traffic17,325 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Park Shore DR over Mooring Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.