US Bridges

25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 110FT W of Sunshine Blvd. · Structure no. 124926

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries25th ST West
CrossesSailfish Drainage Way
Location110FT W of Sunshine Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63531, -81.68653
Functional classUrban 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way 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 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST West over Sailfish Drainage Way?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.