US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over Countryman Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3 MI S of Edgewater DR · Structure no. 014037

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,580
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over Countryman Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midway Blvd. over Countryman 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 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,416 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesCountryman Waterway
Location0.3 MI S of Edgewater DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.96858, -82.13106
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,580 (2023)
Projected traffic11,416 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 Countryman Waterway built?

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

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

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over Countryman Waterway?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Blvd. over Countryman Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.