US Bridges

Rampart Blvd. over I-75

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.5 Mi. S of Kings HWY · Structure no. 010088

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
468 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rampart Blvd. over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rampart Blvd. over I-75 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2042. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRampart Blvd.
CrossesI-75
Location1.5 Mi. S of Kings HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.00267, -82.03755
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rampart Blvd. over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Rampart Blvd. over I-75 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rampart Blvd. over I-75 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rampart Blvd. over I-75?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rampart Blvd. over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.