US Bridges

N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 200FT N of Conway Blvd · Structure no. 014125

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway is a concrete frame carrying N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesN Tamiami DR
CrossesFordham Waterway
Location200FT N of Conway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97606, -82.08964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Tamiami DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Tamiami DR over Fordham Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.