US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.5MI S of Hancock Pkwy · Structure no. 124063

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 58 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 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
CrossesHonolulu Canal
Location1.5MI S of Hancock Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62901, -81.94087
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2023)
Projected traffic50,400 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 Honolulu Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu 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 SB over Honolulu Canal carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd SB over Honolulu Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.