Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 1.4MI W/O Santa Barbara · Structure no. 124092
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal is a concrete slab carrying Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal 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 Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns Veterans Memorial over Aires Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.