US Bridges

Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.5MI S/O CR-775 & CR-771 · Structure no. 016004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
678 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound is a steel movable - swing carrying Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2042. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoca Grande Cswy
CrossesGasparilla Sound
Location0.5MI S/O CR-775 & CR-771
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.82692, -82.26998
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.