US Bridges

CR-765/BURNT Store over Hermosa Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 2.2MI N of SR 78 · Structure no. 120036

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

About this bridge

CR-765/BURNT Store over Hermosa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-765/BURNT Store over Hermosa 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 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
CrossesHermosa Canal
Location2.2MI N of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66967, -82.03983
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 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 traffic18,750 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Hermosa Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-765/BURNT Store over Hermosa 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/BURNT Store over Hermosa Canal carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 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 Hermosa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.