US Bridges

Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5

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Charlotte County, Florida · 100FT S 0F Rotonda Circle · Structure no. 014062

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5 in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCape Haze DR
CrossesRotonda Canal 31-5
Location100FT S 0F Rotonda Circle
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.87729, -82.28957
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5 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 Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cape Haze DR over Rotonda Canal 31-5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.