US Bridges

Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 100FT Eof Cultural Park B · Structure no. 125560

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHancock Bridge Pkw
CrossesMackinac Canal
Location100FT Eof Cultural Park B
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65181, -81.95799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac 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 Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Bridge Pkw over Mackinac Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.