US Bridges

Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Florida · 0.2 Mile N/O SR-80 · Structure no. 120042

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
547 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location0.2 Mile N/O SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71348, -81.60999
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.