US Bridges

Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1MI East of of CR-771 · Structure no. 014056

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIngraham Blvd
CrossesPresident Waterway
Location1MI East of of CR-771
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.895, -82.20706
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2023)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingraham Blvd over President 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ingraham Blvd over President Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.