US Bridges

Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Lindgren Blv · Structure no. 126500

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,869 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeriwinkle Way
CrossesShell Harbor Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Lindgren Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.44793, -82.03618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2023)
Projected traffic5,869 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Periwinkle Way over Shell Harbor Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.