17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Beneva Road · Structure no. 174073
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,883 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 17th ST over Branch Canal Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.