St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Appleton Blvd. · Structure no. 014064
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. Paul Drive over Staunton 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 St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns St. Paul Drive over Staunton Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.