US Bridges

Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 100FT S of Viking Court · Structure no. 125608

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDel Prado Blvd.
CrossesBimini Canal
Location100FT S of Viking Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.55694, -81.94574
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini 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 Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Del Prado Blvd. over Bimini Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.