US Bridges

Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Metro Pkwy · Structure no. 124104

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,095 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDanley Drive
CrossesTen Mile Canal
Location0.1MI W of Metro Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57996, -81.85532
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,095 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danley Drive over Ten Mile 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 Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Danley Drive over Ten Mile Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.