Summary

This is a Final Bridge Hydraulics Report prepared for the City of Fort Myers in connection with the John Yarbrough Linear Park (JYLP) Trail Construction project, a shared-use path and bridge improvement initiative extending from South of SR 884/Colonial Boulevard to Hanson Street, spanning approximately 1.83 miles. The project encompasses two significant bridge structures: a 912-foot multi-span prestressed concrete bridge over SR 886/Colonial Boulevard and a 139-foot prefabricated steel bridge structure over the 10-mile canal. The hydraulics report provides technical analysis and engineering data necessary to support the design and construction specifications for these bridge components, ensuring compliance with hydrological and environmental requirements.

The report serves as a critical engineering document that addresses water flow, flood dynamics, and hydraulic considerations affecting the bridge designs and construction methodology. This technical analysis is essential for obtaining necessary environmental permits, validating structural designs, and ensuring the bridges are properly engineered to accommodate anticipated water conditions and seasonal variations. The project is funded through the Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network under the Department's FY-24/25 work program, and the hydraulics report represents the detailed engineering work required to advance the rebid construction phase.