US Bridges

Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.4 Miles E/O I-75 · Structure no. 174146

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFruitville Farms S
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.4 Miles E/O I-75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33489, -82.44072
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitville Farms S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Fruitville Farms S over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.