US Bridges

Bay Drive over Tidal Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.1 Mile W of Bailey RD · Structure no. 126502

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Drive over Tidal Canal is a concrete frame carrying Bay Drive over Tidal Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Drive
CrossesTidal Canal
Location1.1 Mile W of Bailey RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.46263, -82.04898
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bay Drive over Tidal Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Drive over Tidal 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 Bay Drive over Tidal Canal carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bay Drive over Tidal Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Drive over Tidal Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.