US Bridges

Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 800FT. S of SR-776 · Structure no. 014159

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Blvd.
CrossesOyster Creek
Location800FT. S of SR-776
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93218, -82.30477
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,798 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek built?

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

What condition is Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Winchester Blvd. over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.