Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River
FairPosted for loadHendry County, Florida · 2.5MI North of SR 80 · Structure no. 070013
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 435 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River is a steel movable - swing carrying Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.5 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Denaud Br Way over Caloosahatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.