Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1 MI N/O Webber St. · Structure no. 174039
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,574
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,574 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook carry?
About 4,574 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shade Avenue over Blossom Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.