Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 98FT E of Imper River RD · Structure no. 124002
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 years old, older 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Tarpon Avenue over Imperial River Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.