US Bridges

Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 150FT N/O Bella Meade DR · Structure no. 174024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab is a steel culvert carrying Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLokai Place
CrossesLateral Canal Ab
Location150FT N/O Bella Meade DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30381, -82.4695
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic399 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Lokai Place over Lateral Canal Ab?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.