US Bridges

CR-884 over Sailfish Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 5.2 MI E of SR-82 · Structure no. 120170

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-884 over Sailfish Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-884 over Sailfish Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 37,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,123 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-884
CrossesSailfish Canal
Location5.2 MI E of SR-82
RouteCounty Highway 884
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61713, -81.68643
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,260 (2023)
Projected traffic39,123 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sailfish Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR-884 over Sailfish 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 Sailfish Canal carry?

About 37,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-884 over Sailfish Canal?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns CR-884 over Sailfish Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.