US Bridges

Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Forrest Nelson · Structure no. 014139

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuesada Avenue
CrossesLionheart Waterway
Location0.1MI W of Forrest Nelson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01061, -82.12474
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Avenue over Lionheart Waterway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quesada Avenue over Lionheart 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quesada Avenue over Lionheart Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.