US Bridges

CR-884 over Able Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 9.6 Mi. E of SR-82 · Structure no. 120065

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,649
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-884 over Able Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-884 over Able Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,649 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,331 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-884
CrossesAble Canal
Location9.6 Mi. E of SR-82
RouteCounty Highway 884
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60446, -81.61121
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,649 (2023)
Projected traffic14,331 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-884 over Able Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-884 over Able 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-884 over Able Canal carry?

About 13,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-884 over Able Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR-884 over Able Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.