Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 174122
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookside Drive over Brookside 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Brookside Drive over Brookside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.