US Bridges

SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River

Fair

Hendry County, Florida · 0.5MI North of SR 80 · Structure no. 070033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
502 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,625 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29 (bridge St)
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location0.5MI North of SR 80
RouteState Highway 29
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76923, -81.43736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2023)
Projected traffic21,625 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 (bridge St) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 (bridge St) over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.