US Bridges

Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.25MI N of Bonita Bch RD · Structure no. 124119

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBonita Grand DR
CrossesBonita Creek
Location0.25MI N of Bonita Bch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33886, -81.73857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek 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 Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bonita Grand DR over Bonita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.