US Bridges

Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 4.2 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 170122

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesToledo Blade NB
CrossesSnover Canal
Location4.2 MI North of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.07594, -82.15553
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toledo Blade NB over Snover 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Toledo Blade NB over Snover Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.