US Bridges

Kendall DR over Collier Bay

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.1 MI N/O Hernando DR · Structure no. 034120

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall DR over Collier Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kendall DR over Collier 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,554 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKendall DR
CrossesCollier Bay
Location0.1 MI N/O Hernando DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.9536, -81.74101
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic2,554 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 Collier Bay built?

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

What condition is Kendall DR over Collier 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 Collier Bay carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kendall DR over Collier Bay?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall DR over Collier Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.