US Bridges

Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Bell Blvd · Structure no. 124901

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJaguar Blvd.
CrossesNine Mile Canal
Location0.5MI W of Bell Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.54764, -81.61238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jaguar Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.