US Bridges

Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 124094

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River is a concrete culvert carrying Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,183 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThree Oaks Pkwy
CrossesEstero River
Location0.2 MI S of Corkscrew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42719, -81.78835
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic51,183 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River 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 Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Three Oaks Pkwy over Estero River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.