US Bridges

Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 320FT. W of Conway Blvd. · Structure no. 014128

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,574 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOlean Blvd.
CrossesFordham Waterway
Location320FT. W of Conway Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.98783, -82.08711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 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
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Olean Blvd. over Fordham Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.