Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 0.4 MI E/O CR-775 · Structure no. 014075
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal 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 Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Ave. over Saltwater Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.