US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over Como Waterway

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Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Flamingo Blvd · Structure no. 014042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over Como Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edgewater Drive over Como 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesComo Waterway
Location0.1MI E of Flamingo Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97411, -82.16426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Edgewater Drive over Como Waterway built?

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

What condition is Edgewater Drive over Como 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 Edgewater Drive over Como Waterway carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over Como 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 Edgewater Drive over Como Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.