US Bridges

Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 200FT E of Colorado RD · Structure no. 124908

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArthur Ave
CrossesSpur a Canal
Location200FT E of Colorado RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.59958, -81.63994
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arthur Ave over Spur a 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 Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Ave over Spur a Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.