US Bridges

Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch

Fair

DeSoto County, Florida · 2.1MI N of NE Mckay St. · Structure no. 040009

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCubitis Ave.
CrossesMare Branch
Location2.1MI N of NE Mckay St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeSoto County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28914, -81.83151
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cubitis Ave. over Mare Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.