Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag
FairSarasota County, Florida · 330FT. SE of Debrecen Rd. · Structure no. 174031
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag 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 Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Blvd. over Canal Lateral Ag?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.