US Bridges

S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Harbor Blvd. · Structure no. 014149

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Tamiami Trail 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS. Tamiami Trail
CrossesElkcam Waterway
Location0.2MI S of Harbor Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97856, -82.09484
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway built?

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

What condition is S. Tamiami Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S. Tamiami Trail over Elkcam Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.