US Bridges

Rotonda Blvd E. EB over Rotonda River Canal

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.4MI West of CR-771 · Structure no. 014109

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Blvd E. EB over Rotonda River Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Blvd E. EB over Rotonda River Canal 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2042. 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).

CarriesRotonda Blvd E. EB
CrossesRotonda River Canal
Location0.4MI West of CR-771
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.89251, -82.24815
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 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 traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 E. EB over Rotonda River Canal built?

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

What condition is Rotonda Blvd E. EB over Rotonda River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rotonda Blvd E. EB over Rotonda River Canal carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rotonda Blvd E. EB 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 E. EB over Rotonda River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.