US Bridges

Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · Shamrock Park Entrance · Structure no. 174088

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShamrock Park RD
CrossesTidal Flats Ditch
LocationShamrock Park Entrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.05154, -82.43408
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic885 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shamrock Park RD over Tidal Flats Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.