US Bridges

Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay

PoorPosted for load

Collier County, Florida · 0.3 MI W/O S Barfield DR · Structure no. 034112

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
366 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2045. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCaxambas Court
CrossesRoberts Bay
Location0.3 MI W/O S Barfield DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.9122, -81.70832
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2025)
Projected traffic475 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Caxambas Court over Roberts Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.