US Bridges

Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.4 MI S of Kismet Pkwy · Structure no. 125665

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSantabarbara Bl SB
CrossesFrontier Canal
Location0.4 MI S of Kismet Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68939, -81.97422
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier 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 Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Santabarbara Bl SB over Frontier Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.