TROPICANA BRIDGE
Carrying TROPICANA BRIDGE over GOLDEN GATE CANAL
200FT S OF 32ND AVE SW, Collier, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TROPICANA BRIDGE
The TROPICANA BRIDGE bridge in Collier, Florida carries TROPICANA BRIDGE over GOLDEN GATE CANAL. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TROPICANA BRIDGE 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
- 2007
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 41.1 m (135 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034188
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TROPICANA BRIDGE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TROPICANA BRIDGE 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 TROPICANA BRIDGE?
TROPICANA BRIDGE in Collier, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TROPICANA BRIDGE inspected?
TROPICANA BRIDGE'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TROPICANA BRIDGE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TROPICANA BRIDGE?
TROPICANA BRIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TROPICANA BRIDGE?
TROPICANA BRIDGE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is TROPICANA BRIDGE and does age affect safety?
TROPICANA BRIDGE was built in 2007, making it 19 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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