US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI North of SR-78 · Structure no. 125203

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Del Prado Blvd. 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,400 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Prado Blvd.
CrossesZurich Canal
Location0.5MI North of SR-78
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.675, -81.94154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal built?

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

What condition is Del Prado Blvd. 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 Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd. over Zurich Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.