US Bridges

NE 27th Terrace over Eureka Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · Between NE 5th & 6th Ave · Structure no. 125592

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 27th Terrace over Eureka Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 27th Terrace over Eureka 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 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).

CarriesNE 27th Terrace
CrossesEureka Canal
LocationBetween NE 5th & 6th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70255, -81.9614
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic700 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 27th Terrace over Eureka Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 27th Terrace over Eureka 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE 27th Terrace over Eureka Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 27th Terrace over Eureka 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 NE 27th Terrace over Eureka Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.