US Bridges

St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.9 MI S of Calumet Blvd. · Structure no. 014065

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Paul Drive
CrossesZephyr Waterway
Location0.9 MI S of Calumet Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.898, -82.19058
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic283 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway 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 St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns St. Paul Drive over Zephyr Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.