US Bridges

Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI N of US-41 · Structure no. 174030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrtiz Blvd.
CrossesChannel a
Location0.1MI N of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04904, -82.26136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ortiz Blvd. over Channel a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.