US Bridges

Rebel Court over Rotonda River

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI E/O Boundary Blvd · Structure no. 014099

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebel Court over Rotonda River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rebel Court over Rotonda River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRebel Court
CrossesRotonda River
Location0.1MI E/O Boundary Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.90804, -82.28947
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Rebel Court over Rotonda River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebel Court over Rotonda River 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 Rebel Court over Rotonda River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rebel Court over Rotonda River?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rebel Court over Rotonda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.