US Bridges

Swfia Term Access over Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 177FT. E/O Ben Hill Griff · Structure no. 120802

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swfia Term Access over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Swfia Term Access over 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,125 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSwfia Term Access
CrossesCanal
Location177FT. E/O Ben Hill Griff
RouteState Lands Road 864
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.51184, -81.78491
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,125 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Swfia Term Access over Canal built?

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

What condition is Swfia Term Access over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Swfia Term Access over Canal carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Swfia Term Access over Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Swfia Term Access over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.