El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough
FairLee County, Florida · 0.2MI N/O Kismet Pkwy · Structure no. 125716
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying El Dorado 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gator Slough built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns El Dorado Blvd. over Gator Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.