US Bridges

NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Durden Pkwy · Structure no. 125205

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 34th Ave
CrossesDewberry Canal
Location0.2MI N of Durden Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.7441, -82.04349
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal built?

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

What condition is NW 34th Ave over Dewberry 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 NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NW 34th Ave over Dewberry Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.