E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal
FairLee County, Florida · 100FT E of Santa Barbara · Structure no. 125595
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 44,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,410 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos 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 E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal carry?
About 44,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns E Cape Coral Pkwy over San Carlos Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.