Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.12 MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 174009
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,684
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,922 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bispham Road over Denham Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal carry?
About 1,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bispham Road over Denham Branch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.