US Bridges

SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3

Good

Hendry County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of Sycamore Rd. · Structure no. 074034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3 in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Banyon Blvd
CrossesCanal 3
Location0.8 MI S of Sycamore Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74091, -81.26873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SE Banyon Blvd over Canal 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.