US Bridges

Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI. East of US-41 · Structure no. 014095

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarper Avenue
CrossesH.P.D.C. Luther Canal
Location0.2MI. East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.96142, -82.06675
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal built?

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

What condition is Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Harper Avenue over H.P.D.C. Luther Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.