US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of Vet Mem Pkwy · Structure no. 124061

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,150 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDel Prado Blvd SB
CrossesLido Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Vet Mem Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.59997, -81.94152
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over Lido Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd SB over Lido Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.