US Bridges

CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9

Good

Lee County, Florida · At Brantley RD · Structure no. 124048

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9 is a concrete culvert carrying CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9 in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,625 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR869/SUMMERLIN RD
CrossesCanal H-9
LocationAt Brantley RD
RouteCounty Highway 869
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56066, -81.88439
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2023)
Projected traffic40,625 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9 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 CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9 carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR869/SUMMERLIN RD over Canal H-9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.