Richmond Avenue over Able Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.4MI North of CR 884 · Structure no. 124910
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Avenue over Able Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Richmond Avenue over Able 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Avenue over Able Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Avenue over Able 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 Richmond Avenue over Able Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Avenue over Able Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Avenue over Able Canal?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.