US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 014077

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,902 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesOlman Waterway
Location0.3MI W of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.96431, -82.08239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic22,902 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive over Olman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive over Olman Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.