CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass
PoorLee County, Florida · 8.1 MI NW of US-41 · Structure no. 120028
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,684 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,875 by 2044. The structure is 1,684 ft (513.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass?
The structure is 1,684 ft (513.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns CR-865 Estero Blvd over Big Carlos Pass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.