US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI. E of Charles Ave. · Structure no. 014009

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesPeace River Branch
Location0.2MI. E of Charles Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95707, -81.99819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Peace River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.