US Bridges

Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 75YDS N/O Rotonda Cir · Structure no. 014102

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRotonda Blvd N SB
CrossesRotonda River Canal
Location75YDS N/O Rotonda Cir
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91435, -82.27238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal built?

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

What condition is Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal 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 Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rotonda Blvd N SB over Rotonda River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.