US Bridges

SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Eldorado Pkwy · Structure no. 125500

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 12th Ave. NB
CrossesCitrus Canal
Location0.1MI S of Eldorado Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.54688, -81.9997
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW 12th Ave. NB over Citrus Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.