Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal
FairLee County, Florida · 0.2MI W of Nelson Road · Structure no. 125582
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal is a concrete slab carrying Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,925 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Kismet Parkway over Zanzabar Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.