El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Diplomat Pkwy · Structure no. 125714
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,724 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Canal carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns El Dorado Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.