US Bridges

CR-865 over New Pass

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 6.5MI. NW of US 41 · Structure no. 120022

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
936 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-865 over New Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-865 over New Pass in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2042. The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-865
CrossesNew Pass
Location6.5MI. NW of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.37803, -81.86099
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length936 ft (285.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-865 over New Pass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-865 over New Pass 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-865 over New Pass carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-865 over New Pass?

The structure is 936 ft (285.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR-865 over New Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.