US Bridges

Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass

Good

Lee County, Florida · 5.0 Mi. E of I-75 · Structure no. 124087

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCorkscrew Road
CrossesWildlife Underpass
Location5.0 Mi. E of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.45328, -81.69964
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass 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 Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Corkscrew Road over Wildlife Underpass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.