US Bridges

Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of US-301 · Structure no. 174104

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5 is a concrete culvert carrying Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5 in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthgate Blvd.
CrossesCanal 3-5
Location0.5 MI West of US-301
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37364, -82.54086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Northgate Blvd. over Canal 3-5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.