US Bridges

SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.6 MI N/O Winkler Ave · Structure no. 120199

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

About this bridge

SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR739 (metro Pkwy)
CrossesPalm Ave & Sgrr
Location0.6 MI N/O Winkler Ave
RouteState Highway 739
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61218, -81.85526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr built?

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

What condition is SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr 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 SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr carry?

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

How long is SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns SR739 (metro Pkwy) over Palm Ave & Sgrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.