US Bridges

N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3 MI S of Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 014148

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway is a concrete slab carrying N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Tamiami Drive
CrossesElkcam Waterway
Location0.3 MI S of Harbor Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97979, -82.09486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N. Tamiami Drive over Elkcam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.