US Bridges

SR-865 over Hurricane Bay

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 2.1 MI South of CR-869 · Structure no. 120089

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-865 over Hurricane Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-865 over Hurricane Bay in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 45 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-865
CrossesHurricane Bay
Location2.1 MI South of CR-869
RouteState Highway 865
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.46644, -81.95117
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-865 over Hurricane Bay built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-865 over Hurricane Bay 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-865 over Hurricane Bay carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-865 over Hurricane Bay?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR-865 over Hurricane Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.