US Bridges

Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 150FT W of Rotonda Circle · Structure no. 014059

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRotonda Blvd West
CrossesRotonda River
Location150FT W of Rotonda Circle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.89271, -82.29662
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Rotonda Blvd West over Rotonda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.