US Bridges

Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.2MI W of US-301 · Structure no. 174127

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 is a concrete culvert carrying Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMyrtle Street
CrossesCanal 3-7
Location0.2MI W of US-301
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36713, -82.53334
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 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 Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.