US Bridges

Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.6 MI E/O CR-771 · Structure no. 014072

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ingraham 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 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 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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CarriesIngraham Blvd.
CrossesSanta Cruz Waterway
Location0.6 MI E/O CR-771
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.9018, -82.22138
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 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 traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic1,098 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 Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz Waterway built?

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

What condition is Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz 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 Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz Waterway carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ingraham 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 Ingraham Blvd. over Santa Cruz Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.