US Bridges

Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 4.5 Mi. W of US-41 · Structure no. 120026

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory 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 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,306 by 2042. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBonita Beach Road
CrossesBig Hickory Pass
Location4.5 Mi. W of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.36, -81.85799
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,910 (2023)
Projected traffic8,306 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass built?

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

What condition is Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory 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 Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass carry?

About 7,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bonita Beach Road over Big Hickory Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.