US Bridges

Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.7MI W/O Atwater ST · Structure no. 014161

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Blvd
CrossesLion Heart Waterway
Location0.7MI W/O Atwater ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.02233, -82.12383
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart 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 Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kenilworth Blvd over Lion Heart Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.