US Bridges

Rotonda Blvd South over Rotonda River

FairClosed to traffic

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Boundary Blvd · Structure no. 014113

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotonda Blvd South over Rotonda River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rotonda Blvd South over Rotonda River 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRotonda Blvd South
CrossesRotonda River
Location0.1MI N of Boundary Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.8709, -82.2724
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South over Rotonda River built?

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

What condition is Rotonda Blvd South 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rotonda Blvd South over Rotonda River carry?

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

How long is Rotonda Blvd South over Rotonda River?

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 South over Rotonda River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.