US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Palmer Rnch Bl · Structure no. 174099

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesTrunk Ditch
Location0.1MI S of Palmer Rnch Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25297, -82.48008
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1999, making it 26 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Trunk Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.