US Bridges

Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 4.2MI N of SR-865 · Structure no. 120018

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 years old, older 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcgregor Blvd.
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location4.2MI N of SR-865
RouteState Highway 867
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57664, -81.89794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2024)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgregor Blvd. over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.