US Bridges

Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1 MI West of Metro Pkwy · Structure no. 124053

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,883 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCrystal DR
CrossesTen Mile Canal
Location0.1 MI West of Metro Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56457, -81.85523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic30,883 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal 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 Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal DR over Ten Mile Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.