US Bridges

Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway

FairPosted for load

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Price Blvd. · Structure no. 175010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,912
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,787 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCranberry Blvd.
CrossesSnover Waterway
Location0.5 MI N of Price Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.0763, -82.18399
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2024)
Projected traffic6,787 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cranberry Blvd. over Snover Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.