US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Edgewater Dr. · Structure no. 014036

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,080
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1968, 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 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 10,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,489 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesAbhenry Waterway
Location0.2MI S of Edgewater Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97108, -82.13105
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,080 (2023)
Projected traffic17,489 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway built?

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

What condition is Midway Blvd. over Abhenry 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 Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway carry?

About 10,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Blvd. over Abhenry Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.