SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.2MI S/O Hancock Br Pkwy · Structure no. 125642
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 8th Place over Taylor 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 SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SE 8th Place over Taylor Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.