US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd over Plato Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.0MI N of Cape Coral Pwy · Structure no. 124060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd over Plato Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Del Prado Blvd over Plato 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDel Prado Blvd
CrossesPlato Canal
Location1.0MI N of Cape Coral Pwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57729, -81.94315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,525 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Del Prado Blvd over Plato 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 Plato 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 Plato Canal carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd over Plato Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd over Plato Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.