US Bridges

Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.5MI E of Beneva RD · Structure no. 174126

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBahia Vista Street
CrossesBranch Canal
Location1.5MI E of Beneva RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32305, -82.4727
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bahia Vista Street over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bahia Vista Street over Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.