US Bridges

SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal

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Lee County, Florida · 0.6 MI N/O Winkler Ave · Structure no. 120173

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-739 (metro Pkwy
CrossesTen Mile Canal
Location0.6 MI N/O Winkler Ave
RouteState Highway 739
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61186, -81.8545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,943 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns SR-739 (metro Pkwy over Ten Mile Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.