Orange River Blvd over Orange River
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Buckingham RD · Structure no. 124026
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange River Blvd over Orange River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orange River Blvd over Orange River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 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 Orange River Blvd over Orange River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange River Blvd 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 Orange River Blvd over Orange River carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orange River Blvd over Orange River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Orange River Blvd over Orange River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.