US Bridges

Estero Road over I-75

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.2MI N/O Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 124128

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estero Road over I-75 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Estero Road over I-75 in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEstero Road
CrossesI-75
Location1.2MI N/O Corkscrew RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.44874, -81.78381
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span332 ft (101.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Estero Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estero Road over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Estero Road over I-75 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Estero Road over I-75?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 332 ft (101.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Estero Road over I-75?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.