Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Gleason Blvd · Structure no. 125682
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal is a steel culvert carrying Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey 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 Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Chiquita Blvd over Shaughnessey Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.