Embers Parkway WB over Nova Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.3MI E/O Chiquita Blvd · Structure no. 125558
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Embers Parkway WB over Nova Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Embers Parkway WB over Nova 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Embers Parkway WB over Nova Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Embers Parkway WB over Nova 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 WB over Nova Canal carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Embers Parkway WB over Nova Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Embers Parkway WB over Nova Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.