GOLDENROD AVE.
Carrying GOLDENROD AVE. over SMOKEHOUSE BAY
0.1 MI W/O CR-953, Collier, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GOLDENROD AVE.
The GOLDENROD AVE. bridge in Collier, Florida carries GOLDENROD AVE. over SMOKEHOUSE BAY. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 640 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GOLDENROD AVE. compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 24.7 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034116
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
GOLDENROD AVE. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GOLDENROD AVE. against other structures in Collier and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GOLDENROD AVE.?
GOLDENROD AVE. in Collier, Florida has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GOLDENROD AVE. inspected?
GOLDENROD AVE.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOLDENROD AVE. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GOLDENROD AVE.?
GOLDENROD AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GOLDENROD AVE.?
GOLDENROD AVE. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GOLDENROD AVE. and does age affect safety?
GOLDENROD AVE. was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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