US Bridges

Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 200FT S of 32nd Ave SW · Structure no. 034188

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTropicana Bridge
CrossesGolden Gate Canal
Location200FT S of 32nd Ave SW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16939, -81.70206
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropicana Bridge 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Tropicana Bridge over Golden Gate Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.