US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Old US 41 · Structure no. 124076

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.5MI W of Old US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33895, -81.78627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.