Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.4MI W of Juanita Blvd · Structure no. 125590
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 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 Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse 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 Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Pkwy over Syracuse Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.