Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.25MI Wof Andalusia Blvd · Structure no. 125568
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal is a concrete slab carrying Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tropicana Parkway over Vermont 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 Vermont Canal carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Tropicana Parkway over Vermont Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.