US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Canal Street · Structure no. 125017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,923
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesManuels Branch
Location0.3MI S of Canal Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62614, -81.87023
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,923 (2023)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch carry?

About 1,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Grand Avenue over Manuels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.