US Bridges

Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2 M N of Tropicana Pkwy · Structure no. 125734

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Burnt Store RD
CrossesHermosa Canal
Location0.2 M N of Tropicana Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67084, -82.0557
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa 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 Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Burnt Store RD over Hermosa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.