US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.4 MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 014073

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,225 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesNorth Spring Lake
Location0.4 MI West of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.99154, -82.12171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,225 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake 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 Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Blvd. over North Spring Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.