US Bridges

CR-765 over Shadroe Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.8 MI North of SR-78 · Structure no. 120035

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-765 over Shadroe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-765 over Shadroe 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-765
CrossesShadroe Canal
Location0.8 MI North of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65036, -82.04004
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Shadroe Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-765 over Shadroe Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-765 over Shadroe Canal carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-765 over Shadroe Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-765 over Shadroe Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.