US Bridges

SR-776 EB over Myakka River

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 6.4 MI W/O US-41 · Structure no. 010035

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,260 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
16,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-776 EB over Myakka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-776 EB over Myakka River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 16,676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,933 by 2044. The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-776 EB
CrossesMyakka River
Location6.4 MI W/O US-41
RouteState Highway 776
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95822, -82.21245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,260 ft (384 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,676 (2024)
Projected traffic28,933 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-776 EB over Myakka River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-776 EB over Myakka River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-776 EB over Myakka River carry?

About 16,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-776 EB over Myakka River?

The structure is 1,260 ft (384 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-776 EB over Myakka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.