US Bridges

Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 110 Ft N/O CR-862 · Structure no. 034823

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 37 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOakes Blvd
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location110 Ft N/O CR-862
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24417, -81.73456
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Oakes Blvd over Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Oakes Blvd over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.