US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over Ackerman Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of Edgewater DR · Structure no. 014038

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over Ackerman Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midway Blvd. over Ackerman 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesAckerman Waterway
Location0.8 MI S of Edgewater DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.96202, -82.13107
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Midway Blvd. over Ackerman Waterway built?

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

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over Ackerman Waterway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Blvd. over Ackerman Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.