Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal
GoodCollier County, Florida · 0.4 MI S Golden Gate Pkwy · Structure no. 034132
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 42 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Barbara Blvd over Golden Gate Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.