US Bridges

CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.9MI West of US 41 · Structure no. 124102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap 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 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR865 (bonita Bch)
CrossesFish Trap Bay
Location1.9MI West of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33033, -81.83714
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 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 CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay built?

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

What condition is CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap 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 CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay carry?

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

How long is CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns CR865 (bonita Bch) over Fish Trap Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.