DEL PRADO BLVD NB
Carrying DEL PRADO BLVD NB over LIDO CANAL
0.5MI S OF VET MEM PKWY, Lee, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEL PRADO BLVD NB
The DEL PRADO BLVD NB bridge in Lee, Florida carries DEL PRADO BLVD NB over LIDO CANAL. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.5 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 29.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DEL PRADO BLVD NB compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.5 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.5 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 124062
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority 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
DEL PRADO BLVD NB 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 DEL PRADO BLVD NB against other structures in Lee 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 DEL PRADO BLVD NB?
DEL PRADO BLVD NB in Lee, 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 DEL PRADO BLVD NB inspected?
DEL PRADO BLVD NB'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 43,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEL PRADO BLVD NB 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 DEL PRADO BLVD NB?
DEL PRADO BLVD NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEL PRADO BLVD NB?
DEL PRADO BLVD NB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DEL PRADO BLVD NB and does age affect safety?
DEL PRADO BLVD NB was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
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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