NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch
FairClosed to trafficDeSoto County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of SR-70 · Structure no. 044033
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch 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 NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NW Second Bunker over Bunker Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.