US Bridges

SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 150FT W of Shelby Pkwy · Structure no. 125522

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 26th Terrace
CrossesRubican Canal
Location150FT W of Shelby Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60347, -81.95069
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 26th Terrace over Rubican 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 SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal carry?

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

How long is SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SE 26th Terrace over Rubican Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.