US Bridges

Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Andalusia Blvd · Structure no. 125566

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal is a concrete slab carrying Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTropicana Parkway
CrossesQuantico Canal
Location0.5MI W of Andalusia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66694, -81.98102
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tropicana Parkway over Quantico 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 Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Tropicana Parkway over Quantico Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.