US Bridges

Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.6 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 174094

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Ridge Road
CrossesLateral Ad Canal
Location1.6 MI East of I-75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29868, -82.42047
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad 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 Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bee Ridge Road over Lateral Ad Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.