US Bridges

Milwaukee Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Bell Blvd. · Structure no. 124904

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Milwaukee Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Milwaukee 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMilwaukee Blvd.
CrossesNine Mile Canal
Location0.5MI W of Bell Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56217, -81.61272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic437 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Milwaukee Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal built?

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

What condition is Milwaukee Blvd. over Nine Mile 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 2024.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milwaukee 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Milwaukee Blvd. over Nine Mile Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.