US Bridges

CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal

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Lee County, Florida · 0.7MI W/O Santa Barbara · Structure no. 124097

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-884 (vets Mem)
CrossesNiagara Canal
Location0.7MI W/O Santa Barbara
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60614, -81.98442
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns CR-884 (vets Mem) over Niagara Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.