US Bridges

CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.2MI E of Santa Barbara · Structure no. 124099

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,351
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 57,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,219 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR884(VETERANS Pk)
CrossesEverest Canal
Location1.2MI E of Santa Barbara
RouteCounty Highway 884
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60693, -81.95245
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,351 (2023)
Projected traffic60,219 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest 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 CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal carry?

About 57,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns CR884(VETERANS Pk) over Everest Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.