US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 3.0MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 014143

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,076 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesWest Springlake Waterway
Location3.0MI W of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97342, -82.11981
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic23,076 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive over West Springlake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive over West Springlake Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.