SW 26th Street over Niagara Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Skyline Blvd · Structure no. 125518
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 26th Street over Niagara Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 26th Street over Niagara 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 26th Street over Niagara Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 26th Street over Niagara 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 26th Street over Niagara Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 26th Street over Niagara Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SW 26th Street over Niagara Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.