US Bridges

Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd.

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.5MI East of US 41 · Structure no. 124135

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd. in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThree Oaks Parkway
CrossesOakwilde Blvd.
Location1.5MI East of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.41309, -81.78563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd. carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd.?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Three Oaks Parkway over Oakwilde Blvd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.