US Bridges

Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Coconut RD · Structure no. 124109

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Creek DR
CrossesPelican Colony Blvd
Location0.2MI S of Coconut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3928, -81.82631
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd built?

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

What condition is Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd 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 Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek DR over Pelican Colony Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.