27th Parkway over Branch Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI E/O Lockwood Ridge · Structure no. 174052
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,717
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27th Parkway over Branch Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 27th Parkway over Branch Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27th Parkway over Branch Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27th Parkway over Branch Canal 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 27th Parkway over Branch Canal carry?
About 1,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 27th Parkway over Branch Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 27th Parkway over Branch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.