US Bridges

Connecticut Ave. over Able Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 150FT N of Jefferson Dr. · Structure no. 124931

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Connecticut Ave. over Able Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Connecticut 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConnecticut Ave.
CrossesAble Canal
Location150FT N of Jefferson Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61126, -81.63954
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic750 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 Connecticut Ave. over Able Canal built?

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

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Connecticut Ave. over Able Canal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Connecticut Ave. over Able Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.