US Bridges

CR-776 over Lemon Bay

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.1 MI W/O CR-775 · Structure no. 010087

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-776 over Lemon Bay is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-776 over Lemon Bay in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,126 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCR-776
CrossesLemon Bay
Location1.1 MI W/O CR-775
RouteCounty Highway 776
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.92469, -82.35751
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,126 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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-776 over Lemon Bay built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-776 over Lemon Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-776 over Lemon Bay carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-776 over Lemon Bay?

The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR-776 over Lemon Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.