US Bridges

Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.9MI South of CR-775 · Structure no. 016005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 267 ft (81.4 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
Location1.9MI South of CR-775
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80853, -82.27619
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 2023.

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

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boca Grande Cswy over Gasparilla Sound?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.