US Bridges

David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.6 MI N/O SR-776 · Structure no. 014082

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavid Blvd.
CrossesNewgate Waterway
Location0.6 MI N/O SR-776
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94467, -82.24729
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Blvd. over Newgate 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 David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns David Blvd. over Newgate Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.