US Bridges

Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI N/O Tropicana Pkwy · Structure no. 125685

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chiquita Blvd. 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesChiquita Blvd. SB
CrossesHermosa Canal
Location0.1MI N/O Tropicana Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66847, -82.00711
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,550 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 Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal built?

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

What condition is Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chiquita Blvd. SB over Hermosa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.