US Bridges

Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.2 MI N/O Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 174067

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a is a concrete culvert carrying Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCattleman Rd.
CrossesMain Canal a
Location0.2 MI N/O Bee Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30205, -82.45152
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a 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 Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Cattleman Rd. over Main Canal a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.