US Bridges

Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of SR-780 · Structure no. 174105

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,557
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,906 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoburn/Apex Road
CrossesMain C Canal
Location0.3 MI South of SR-780
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33658, -82.44081
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2024)
Projected traffic7,906 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal 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 Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Coburn/Apex Road over Main C Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.