US Bridges

N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · SW Cor of CR884 and US41 · Structure no. 125750

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Entr to S Plaza
CrossesColonial Blvd Canal
LocationSW Cor of CR884 and US41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.59522, -81.87372
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns N Entr to S Plaza over Colonial Blvd Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.