US Bridges

S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Gulf Blvd. · Structure no. 014087

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesS Gulf Blvd.
CrossesBocilla Inlet
Location0.1MI S of Gulf Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.87006, -82.31784
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.