Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal
FairPosted for loadCharlotte County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. West of US-41 · Structure no. 010052
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,783 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal carry?
About 2,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Villa Drive over Venice Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.