US Bridges

Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 180FT East of Hinton ST · Structure no. 014135

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Quesada Ave over Dorchester 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuesada Ave
CrossesDorchester Waterway
Location180FT East of Hinton ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01017, -82.10856
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic9,543 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway built?

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

What condition is Quesada Ave over Dorchester 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quesada Ave over Dorchester Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.