Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal
FairLee County, Florida · 1.0MI Nof Cape Coral Pkwy · Structure no. 125660
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton 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 Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Barbara Blvd over Princeton Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.