US Bridges

Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 100FT S/O CR-78 · Structure no. 124083

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMatlacha Park RD
CrossesLacie Canal
Location100FT S/O CR-78
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62915, -82.07044
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matlacha Park RD over Lacie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Matlacha Park RD over Lacie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.