US Bridges

Kendall DR over Clam Bay

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.3 MI N/O N Collier Blvd · Structure no. 034117

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall DR over Clam Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kendall DR over Clam 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,193 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKendall DR
CrossesClam Bay
Location0.3 MI N/O N Collier Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.95052, -81.73749
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2025)
Projected traffic3,193 by 2045
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

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 Kendall DR over Clam Bay built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall DR over Clam Bay 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kendall DR over Clam Bay carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kendall DR over Clam Bay?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall DR over Clam Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.