US Bridges

College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.7MI E of Del Prado Blvd · Structure no. 124065

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,412 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
37,960
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 37,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,858 by 2042. The structure is 3,412 ft (1,040 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Parkway EB
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location0.7MI E of Del Prado Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56111, -81.92915
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,960 (2023)
Projected traffic39,858 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 37,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 3,412 ft (1,040 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns College Parkway EB over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.