US Bridges

Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 250FT. W of Harbor Blvd · Structure no. 014151

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,889 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesQuesada Ave
CrossesHaverhill Waterway
Location250FT. W of Harbor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01008, -82.09463
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,889 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quesada Ave over Haverhill 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 Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Quesada Ave over Haverhill Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.