US Bridges

Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.4 Mile South of SR 80 · Structure no. 125004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarsh Avenue
CrossesBillys Creek
Location0.4 Mile South of SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65833, -81.82833
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Avenue over Billys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.