Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.4 MI W/O US-301 · Structure no. 174044
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tri-Par Ave over Canal Main 3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.