US Bridges

Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 300FT E/O Rosemont DR · Structure no. 014091

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGulfstream Blvd.
CrossesSea Mist Waterway
Location300FT E/O Rosemont DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91744, -82.26789
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,461 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway built?

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

What condition is Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist 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 Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gulfstream Blvd. over Sea Mist Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.