US Bridges

Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.7 MI N of Midway Road · Structure no. 014031

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,819 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSheehan Blvd.
CrossesYale Waterway
Location0.7 MI N of Midway Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.00788, -82.0844
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,819 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Sheehan Blvd. over Yale 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 Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehan Blvd. over Yale Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.