US Bridges

Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI N of 47th ST · Structure no. 174133

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCarmichael Ave.
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.1MI N of 47th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37626, -82.52806
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmichael Ave. over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Carmichael Ave. over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.