US Bridges

Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 50FT N/O Jessica Terrace · Structure no. 014066

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlamingo Blvd.
CrossesChristopher Waterway
Location50FT N/O Jessica Terrace
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.982, -82.17158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway built?

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

What condition is Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Blvd. over Christopher Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.