US Bridges

Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3MI West of Jacobs ST · Structure no. 014040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEleanor Ave.
CrossesIngersoll Waterway
Location0.3MI West of Jacobs ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.00385, -82.22877
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll 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 Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eleanor Ave. over Ingersoll Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.