US Bridges

SR 82 over Buckingham Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.6MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 120198

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Buckingham Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 82 over Buckingham Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,375 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesBuckingham Canal
Location1.6MI East of I-75
RouteState Highway 82
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62706, -81.77833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2024)
Projected traffic49,375 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 82 over Buckingham Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Buckingham 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Buckingham Canal carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Buckingham Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Buckingham Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.