US Bridges

Danley Drive over Canal L

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Beacon Manor · Structure no. 124052

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danley Drive over Canal L is a concrete culvert carrying Danley Drive over Canal L in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDanley Drive
CrossesCanal L
Location0.1MI N of Beacon Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57542, -81.86744
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Danley Drive over Canal L built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danley Drive over Canal L 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 Danley Drive over Canal L carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Danley Drive over Canal L?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Danley Drive over Canal L?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.