US Bridges

Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.8 Mile SW of CR-776 · Structure no. 010029

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,006 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww is a steel movable - bascule carrying Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,125 by 2042. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Road
CrossesLemon Bay Icww
Location0.8 Mile SW of CR-776
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93437, -82.35305
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,006 ft (306.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,125 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Road over Lemon Bay Icww?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.