US Bridges

NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.2MI S/O Van Buren Pkwy · Structure no. 125726

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
663
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 28th Ave. over Tyre 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 28th Ave.
CrossesTyre Canal
Location0.2MI S/O Van Buren Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68699, -82.03094
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2023)
Projected traffic829 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal built?

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

What condition is NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal 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 NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NW 28th Ave. over Tyre Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.