US Bridges

West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 150FT E of Gulfview RD · Structure no. 015006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Marion Avenue
CrossesSail Fish Canal
Location150FT E of Gulfview RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.92139, -82.07453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Marion Avenue over Sail Fish Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.