US Bridges

Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 30FT W/O SR-776 · Structure no. 014089

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Gillot Blvd. over Early 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGillot Blvd.
CrossesEarly Waterway
Location30FT W/O SR-776
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94689, -82.21631
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,516 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway built?

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

What condition is Gillot Blvd. over Early 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 Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gillot Blvd. over Early Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.