US Bridges

Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake

Good

Lee County, Florida · 300 Ft S/O CR-876 · Structure no. 124142

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake is a other culvert carrying Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyplex Blvd
CrossesArtificial Lake
Location300 Ft S/O CR-876
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.54904, -81.75865
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,938 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Skyplex Blvd over Artificial Lake?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.