US Bridges

Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.6 MI S/O of SR-776 · Structure no. 014097

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ocean Spray Blvd. over March 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Spray Blvd.
CrossesMarch Waterway
Location0.6 MI S/O of SR-776
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.92423, -82.26926
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway built?

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

What condition is Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Spray Blvd. over March Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.