US Bridges

Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 33YDS W of Cabaret ST · Structure no. 014043

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWintergarden Ave.
CrossesComo Waterway
Location33YDS W of Cabaret ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.98864, -82.16424
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 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 traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic937 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wintergarden Ave. 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 Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wintergarden Ave. 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 Wintergarden Ave. over Como Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.