US Bridges

Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 125670

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal is a concrete slab carrying Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 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).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNicholas Pkwy
CrossesKennedy Canal
Location0.5MI South of SR-78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.638, -81.98214
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal built?

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

What condition is Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy 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 Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholas Pkwy over Kennedy Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.