US Bridges

Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Mark Twain LN · Structure no. 014063

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRotonda Circle
CrossesCanal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach
Location0.1MI N of Mark Twain LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.89446, -82.29587
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach built?

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

What condition is Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach 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 Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rotonda Circle over Canal 32-1/PEBBLE Beach?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.