US Bridges

8th Street NE over Cypress Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 1.1 MI N/O Golden Gate · Structure no. 034185

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street NE over Cypress Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 8th Street NE over Cypress Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Street NE
CrossesCypress Canal
Location1.1 MI N/O Golden Gate
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24644, -81.59065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2025)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8th Street NE over Cypress Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street NE over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 8th Street NE over Cypress Canal carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street NE over Cypress Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street NE over Cypress Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.