US Bridges

Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Tropicana Pkwy · Structure no. 125675

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,462 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Road (sb)
CrossesHermosa Canal
Location0.1MI N of Tropicana Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66854, -81.99071
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,462 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal built?

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

What condition is Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Road (sb) over Hermosa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.