US Bridges

Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 250FT N of SR-780 · Structure no. 174076

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHonore Avenue
CrossesRyans Canal
Location250FT N of SR-780
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33842, -82.46386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honore Avenue over Ryans 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Honore Avenue over Ryans Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.