US Bridges

NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 180FT W of NE 6th Ave · Structure no. 125572

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal is a concrete slab carrying NE 10th Street over Fairmont 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 10th Street
CrossesFairmont Canal
Location180FT W of NE 6th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67077, -81.96168
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 10th Street over Fairmont 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 NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE 10th Street over Fairmont Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.