US Bridges

Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 6.9 Miles North of U.S. R · Structure no. 5120021S0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal is a steel culvert carrying Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesProperty Access Ro
CrossesTurner River Canal
Location6.9 Miles North of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.98647, -81.26253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2011)
Projected traffic2 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal 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 Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Property Access Ro over Turner River Canal?

It is owned by the National Park Service.