Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.4MI N/O Kismet Pkwy · Structure no. 125690
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough 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. over Gator Slough carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Chiquita Blvd. over Gator Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.