Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Shadow Lawn DR · Structure no. 174106
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal is a concrete frame carrying Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Contento DR over Siesta Key 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Contento DR over Siesta Key Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.