US Bridges

Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 100FT E/O Swift Rd. · Structure no. 174050

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,661
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 4,661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,087 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkinson Rd.
CrossesBrookside Canal
Location100FT E/O Swift Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29147, -82.51388
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,661 (2024)
Projected traffic8,087 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal 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 Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal carry?

About 4,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkinson Rd. over Brookside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.