US Bridges

Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.4MI North of CR-846 · Structure no. 034842

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPalm River Blvd
CrossesPalm River Canal
Location0.4MI North of CR-846
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27772, -81.77819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm River Blvd over Palm River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Palm River Blvd over Palm River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.