Buckingham Road over Orange River
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.3MI S Orange Rivr Blvd · Structure no. 124025
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckingham Road over Orange River is a concrete slab carrying Buckingham Road over Orange River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,625 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckingham Road over Orange River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckingham Road over Orange River 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 Buckingham Road over Orange River carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buckingham Road over Orange River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Buckingham Road over Orange River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.