US Bridges

Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.6MI S of Diplomat Pkwy · Structure no. 125646

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal is a concrete slab carrying Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. 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).

CarriesAndalusia Blvd.
CrossesBal-Moral Canal
Location0.6MI S of Diplomat Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67406, -81.95714
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral 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 Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral 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 Andalusia Blvd. over Bal-Moral Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.