US Bridges

South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 300 Yds S of Gulf Blvd. · Structure no. 014090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Gulf Blvd.
CrossesBocilla Inlet
Location300 Yds S of Gulf Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.86774, -82.31843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 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 South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet carry?

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

How long is South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns South Gulf Blvd. over Bocilla Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.