US Bridges

Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 200FT W of Conway Blvd · Structure no. 014136

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGibralter Dr.
CrossesFordham Waterway
Location200FT W of Conway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.99133, -82.085
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2023)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibralter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gibralter Dr. over Fordham Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.