US Bridges

Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.46MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 014118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,975 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCochran Blvd.
CrossesPellam Waterway
Location0.46MI South of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.0036, -82.13943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic16,700 (2023)
Projected traffic28,975 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochran Blvd. over Pellam 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 Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cochran Blvd. over Pellam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.