US Bridges

Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.7MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 124012

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBriar Cliff RD
CrossesTen Mile Canal
Location0.7MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.51641, -81.85481
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Cliff RD over Ten Mile Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.