US Bridges

Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.8MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 014039

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCornelius Blvd.
CrossesBayshore Waterway
Location0.8MI South of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.02131, -82.20525
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius Blvd. over Bayshore Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.