US Bridges

Midway Blvd. over Fordham Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.9 Mi. W of SR 769 · Structure no. 014122

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Blvd. over Fordham Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Midway Blvd. over Fordham 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,810 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMidway Blvd.
CrossesFordham Waterway
Location0.9 Mi. W of SR 769
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.99943, -82.07187
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic24,810 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fordham Waterway built?

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

What condition is Midway Blvd. over Fordham 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 July 2023.

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

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Midway Blvd. over Fordham Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Midway Blvd. over Fordham Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.