US Bridges

Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.0 MI N of Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 124068

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,375 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThree Oaks Pkwy
CrossesLoris Ditch
Location1.0 MI N of Corkscrew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.44643, -81.78879
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Three Oaks Pkwy over Loris Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.