US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI Nof Sarasota Square · Structure no. 174077

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesTrunk Ditch
Location0.3MI Nof Sarasota Square
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.23729, -82.48102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch 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 Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.