US Bridges

Kismet Parkway over Eureka Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 300FT W of NE 6th Avenue · Structure no. 125586

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 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 Eureka Canal is a concrete slab carrying Kismet Parkway over Eureka 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKismet Parkway
CrossesEureka Canal
Location300FT W of NE 6th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69639, -81.96144
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,375 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 Kismet Parkway over Eureka Canal built?

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

What condition is Kismet Parkway over Eureka 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 Kismet Parkway over Eureka Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kismet Parkway over Eureka Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Kismet Parkway over Eureka Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.