US Bridges

Williams Ave. over Able Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI. N of Lee Blvd. · Structure no. 124930

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Williams Ave. over Able Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Williams Ave. over Able Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Ave.
CrossesAble Canal
Location0.1MI. N of Lee Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61613, -81.64653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Williams Ave. over Able Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Ave. over Able 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 Williams Ave. over Able Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Williams Ave. over Able Canal?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Ave. over Able Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.