US Bridges

Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2

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Lee County, Florida · 1.6MI North of SR-82 · Structure no. 124935

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2 in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlabama Road
CrossesCanal 57-7-2
Location1.6MI North of SR-82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57848, -81.65272
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2 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 Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama Road over Canal 57-7-2?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.