US Bridges

CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 3.0 Mi. E/O CR 951 · Structure no. 034800

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 846
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location3.0 Mi. E/O CR 951
RouteCounty Highway 846
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2742, -81.64126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns CR 846 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.