US Bridges

East Terry Street over Leitner Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Old US-41 · Structure no. 124084

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Terry Street over Leitner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Terry Street over Leitner Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 32 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,675 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Terry Street
CrossesLeitner Creek
Location0.5MI E of Old US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34609, -81.77047
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,675 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Terry Street over Leitner Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is East Terry Street over Leitner 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 East Terry Street over Leitner Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Terry Street over Leitner Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns East Terry Street over Leitner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.