US Bridges

Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI Sof Hancock Br. Pky · Structure no. 125644

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cultural Park Blvd over Moro 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,970 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCultural Park Blvd
CrossesMoro Canal
Location0.2MI Sof Hancock Br. Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64874, -81.95868
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2021)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cultural Park Blvd over Moro 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 Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Cultural Park Blvd over Moro Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.