Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Cape Coral Pkw · Structure no. 124059
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,525 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga 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 Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal carry?
About 40,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Del Prado Blvd. over Melaga Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.