US Bridges

Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.6MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 014116

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,574 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlean Blvd.
CrossesElkcam Waterway
Location0.6MI East of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.98788, -82.09472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic14,574 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Olean Blvd. over Elkcam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.