Oak Street over Tidewater Canal
FairPosted for loadSarasota County, Florida · 100FT N of Roberts Rd. · Structure no. 174029
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 596
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over Tidewater Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Oak Street over Tidewater 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Street over Tidewater Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over Tidewater 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Street over Tidewater Canal carry?
About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over Tidewater Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over Tidewater Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.