SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.12 MI E of SW 7th Place · Structure no. 125534
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 22nd Street over Challenger 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 22nd Street over Challenger Canal carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SW 22nd Street over Challenger Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.