US Bridges

College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.7 MI E of Del Prado · Structure no. 124044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,957
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,957 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,855 by 2042. The structure is 3,417 ft (1,041.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Parkway WB
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location0.7 MI E of Del Prado
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56125, -81.92907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+49 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,417 ft (1,041.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,957 (2023)
Projected traffic39,855 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 37,957 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 3,417 ft (1,041.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.