Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay
PoorPosted for loadCollier County, Florida · 0.1 MI W/O CR-953 · Structure no. 034116
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse 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 Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Goldenrod Ave. over Smokehouse Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.