US Bridges

CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal

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Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Midpoint Toll · Structure no. 124126

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,690 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-884 (veterans)
CrossesHeddon Canal
Location0.1MI E of Midpoint Toll
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60768, -81.92915
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2023)
Projected traffic55,690 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll 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 CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal built?

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

What condition is CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon 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 CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns CR-884 (veterans) over Heddon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.