US Bridges

Embers Parkway over Crete Canal

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Lee County, Florida · 0.25MI Eof Burnt Store RD · Structure no. 125556

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Embers Parkway over Crete Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Embers Parkway over Crete Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmbers Parkway
CrossesCrete Canal
Location0.25MI Eof Burnt Store RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65221, -82.03614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Embers Parkway over Crete Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Embers Parkway over Crete 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Embers Parkway over Crete Canal carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Embers Parkway over Crete Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Embers Parkway over Crete Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.