US Bridges

CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.0 MI E/O US-41 · Structure no. 034133

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1983, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,125 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-896(PINE Ridge)
CrossesGordon Canal
Location1.0 MI E/O US-41
RouteCounty Highway 896
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.21139, -81.78442
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2024)
Projected traffic58,125 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-896(PINE Ridge) over Gordon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.