US Bridges

SR-776 WB over Myakka River

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 6.4 MI W/O US 41 · Structure no. 010104

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,380 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
16,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-776 WB over Myakka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-776 WB over Myakka River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 16,676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,933 by 2044. The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-776 WB
CrossesMyakka River
Location6.4 MI W/O US 41
RouteState Highway 776
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95847, -82.21264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,380 ft (420.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,676 (2024)
Projected traffic28,933 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-776 WB over Myakka River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-776 WB over Myakka River 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 SR-776 WB over Myakka River carry?

About 16,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-776 WB over Myakka River?

The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR-776 WB over Myakka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.