Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 1.1 MI N of Edgewater · Structure no. 014030
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,337 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway 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 Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pellam Blvd. over Auburn Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.