US Bridges

Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI W of Pelican Blvd · Structure no. 125508

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMohawk Parkway
CrossesCourtney Canal
Location0.2MI W of Pelican Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.57808, -81.98542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Parkway over Courtney 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 Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Parkway over Courtney Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.