US Bridges

S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.12MI W of Sklar Court · Structure no. 174063

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,444
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal is a steel culvert carrying S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,444 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Gondola Dr.
CrossesNile Canal
Location0.12MI W of Sklar Court
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.06919, -82.39568
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,444 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Gondola Dr. over Nile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal carry?

About 1,444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns S. Gondola Dr. over Nile Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.