US Bridges

CR-775 over Oyster Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.4 MI N/O San Casa Dr. · Structure no. 010063

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-775 over Oyster Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-775 over Oyster Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 44 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,586 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-775
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.4 MI N/O San Casa Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 775
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.92269, -82.33152
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2024)
Projected traffic27,586 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-775 over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR-775 over Oyster Creek 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 CR-775 over Oyster Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-775 over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns CR-775 over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.