US Bridges

NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Jacaranda Pkwy · Structure no. 125654

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 4th Place
CrossesMontezuma Canal
Location0.1MI S of Jacaranda Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71005, -81.9638
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
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 NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 4th Place over Montezuma 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 NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NE 4th Place over Montezuma Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.