Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay
FairLee County, Florida · 1.1 MI W/O SR-865 · Structure no. 120801
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 725 ft
- 29 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tram Bridge #2 over Estero 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay?
The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Tram Bridge #2 over Estero Bay?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.