US Bridges

Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.1 MI N/O Rotonda Blvd E · Structure no. 014106

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRotonda Circle
CrossesLong Meadow Creek North
Location1.1 MI N/O Rotonda Blvd E
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.90678, -82.25488
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 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 (7.2 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 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 Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North 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 Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North carry?

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

How long is Rotonda Circle over Long Meadow Creek North?

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 Circle over Long Meadow Creek North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.