US Bridges

CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 2.8 MI N of SR-78 · Structure no. 120034

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-765/BURNT Store
CrossesHorseshoe Canal
Location2.8 MI N of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67849, -82.03949
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-765/BURNT Store over Horseshoe Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.