Porter Rd. over Canal Main C
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.9 MI S of Palmer Blvd. · Structure no. 174033
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,507
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Rd. over Canal Main C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Rd. over Canal Main C in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,384 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter Rd. over Canal Main C built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Rd. over Canal Main C in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Porter Rd. over Canal Main C carry?
About 3,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Porter Rd. over Canal Main C?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Rd. over Canal Main C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.