US Bridges

Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.2 Mile N of Cape Coral · Structure no. 125630

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVincennes Blvd.
CrossesMelaga Canal
Location0.2 Mile N of Cape Coral
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56615, -81.95011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 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 Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga 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 Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vincennes Blvd. over Melaga Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.