US Bridges

Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.5 Mi. East of US 41 · Structure no. 010064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,473 by 2042. The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Well Road
CrossesI-75 - Scl RR
Location1.5 Mi. East of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.81064, -81.93203
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length679 ft (206.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,473 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR?

The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Well Road over I-75 - Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.