US Bridges

Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 90FT W/O Coburn RD · Structure no. 174143

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesInitiative Blvd
CrossesMain C Canal
Location90FT W/O Coburn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.34047, -82.44114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Initiative Blvd over Main C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Initiative Blvd over Main C Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.