US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd. over Jaguar Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.9MI N of SR-78 · Structure no. 125204

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd. over Jaguar Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Del Prado Blvd. over Jaguar 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,005 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Prado Blvd.
CrossesJaguar Canal
Location1.9MI N of SR-78
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69483, -81.94185
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 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 width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic19,005 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
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 Jaguar Canal built?

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

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

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd. over Jaguar Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd. over Jaguar Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.