US Bridges

El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.3MI S/O Embers Pkwy · Structure no. 125708

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Dorado Blvd.
CrossesShadroe Canal
Location0.3MI S/O Embers Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64893, -82.02354
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,425 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe 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 El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado Blvd. over Shadroe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.