US Bridges

Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.6MI East of Del Prado · Structure no. 125554

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Viscaya Parkway over Meade 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,762 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesViscaya Parkway
CrossesMeade Canal
Location0.6MI East of Del Prado
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63641, -81.93063
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic14,800 (2021)
Projected traffic48,762 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal built?

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

What condition is Viscaya Parkway over Meade 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 Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Viscaya Parkway over Meade Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.