US Bridges

N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 1.3 MI N/O CR-92 · Structure no. 036002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,375 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Barfield Drive
CrossesMarco River Inlet
Location1.3 MI N/O CR-92
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.94992, -81.70817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2025)
Projected traffic9,375 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N. Barfield Drive over Marco River Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.