US Bridges

Palm Drive over Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of US-41 · Structure no. 034111

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Drive over Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Palm Drive over Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Drive
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 MI N of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12399, -81.76043
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Palm Drive over Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Drive over 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 Palm Drive over Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palm Drive over Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Palm Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.