US Bridges

CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 2.8 MI N/O SR-78 · Structure no. 124138

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,401
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,501 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-765 NB
CrossesHorseshoe Canal
Location2.8 MI N/O SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67847, -82.03931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,401 (2023)
Projected traffic25,501 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-765 NB over Horseshoe 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal carry?

About 20,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR-765 NB over Horseshoe Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.