US Bridges

Trionfo Avenue over Channel B

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Ortiz Blvd · Structure no. 174043

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trionfo Avenue over Channel B is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Trionfo Avenue over Channel B 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrionfo Avenue
CrossesChannel B
Location0.2MI E of Ortiz Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.05756, -82.25772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trionfo Avenue over Channel B built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trionfo Avenue over Channel B 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Trionfo Avenue over Channel B carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Trionfo Avenue over Channel B?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Trionfo Avenue over Channel B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.