US Bridges

San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.0MI East of CR-771 · Structure no. 014070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Domingo Blvd
CrossesSanta Cruz Waterway
Location1.0MI East of CR-771
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91227, -82.21453
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway built?

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

What condition is San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns San Domingo Blvd over Santa Cruz Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.