US Bridges

Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Cape Coral Pwy · Structure no. 125668

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPelican Blvd.
CrossesSalmon Canal
Location0.1MI N of Cape Coral Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56429, -81.98237
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelican Blvd. over Salmon 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 Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pelican Blvd. over Salmon Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.