US Bridges

Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 210FT S/O Foresman Blvd. · Structure no. 014088

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJennings Blvd.
CrossesLafitte Waterway
Location210FT S/O Foresman Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94469, -82.25558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jennings Blvd. over Lafitte Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.