US Bridges

Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.4MI E of Sunshine Blvd · Structure no. 034107

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunset Road
CrossesSunshine Canal
Location0.4MI E of Sunshine Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19162, -81.69656
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2024)
Projected traffic1,031 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 Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Road over Sunshine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Road over Sunshine Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.