US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3MI W of Midway Blvd. · Structure no. 014029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,576 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesPellam Waterway
Location0.3MI W of Midway Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97372, -82.13605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic14,576 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive over Pellam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.