US Bridges

Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway

FairClosed to traffic

Charlotte County, Florida · 100FT W of Collingswood · Structure no. 014069

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ohara Drive over Atlantis 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 5 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOhara Drive
CrossesAtlantis Waterway
Location100FT W of Collingswood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95941, -82.1568
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic937 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway built?

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

What condition is Ohara Drive over Atlantis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ohara Drive over Atlantis Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.