US Bridges

Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.0 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 014154

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,167 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHarborview Rd.
CrossesDesoto Canal
Location1.0 MI East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 776
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.98458, -82.00969
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic21,167 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Harborview Rd. over Desoto Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.