US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.9MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 124089

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,850 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesCanal L-3
Location0.9MI West of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.58228, -81.87582
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic38,850 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
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

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 Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3 built?

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

What condition is Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3 carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout Road over Canal L-3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.