US Bridges

NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Diplomat Pkwy · Structure no. 125202

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesNE 16th Place
CrossesZurich Canal
Location0.5MI S of Diplomat Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67506, -81.94064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 16th Place over Zurich 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NE 16th Place over Zurich Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.