Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 170154
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 6 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,498 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal carry?
About 58,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Fruitville RD over Palmer Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.