US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.3MI West of SR 769 · Structure no. 014121

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,811 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesYale Waterway
Location1.3MI West of SR 769
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.99944, -82.07803
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,811 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Blvd. over Yale 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Midway Blvd. over Yale Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.