US Bridges

Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Green Blvd · Structure no. 034105

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Blvd.
CrossesGreen Canal
Location0.2MI S of Green Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19761, -81.70261
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2024)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Blvd. over Green 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Blvd. over Green Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.