US Bridges

Aqui Esta over Venice Canal

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Charlotte County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. West of US 41 · Structure no. 014133

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aqui Esta over Venice Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aqui Esta over Venice Canal 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAqui Esta
CrossesVenice Canal
Location0.5 Mi. West of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.90986, -82.04996
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Aqui Esta over Venice Canal built?

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

What condition is Aqui Esta over Venice Canal 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 Aqui Esta over Venice Canal carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aqui Esta over Venice Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Aqui Esta over Venice Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.