US Bridges

C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.5MI W of US 41 · Structure no. 124101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay is a concrete slab carrying C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,250 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesC865 Bonita Bch RD
CrossesLittle Hickory Bay
Location1.5MI W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 865
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33043, -81.83161
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2023)
Projected traffic31,250 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay built?

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

What condition is C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay 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 C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns C865 Bonita Bch RD over Little Hickory Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.