US Bridges

Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway

FairPosted for load

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Price Blvd. · Structure no. 175011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlain Blvd.
CrossesSnover Waterway
Location0.5 MI N of Price Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.07614, -82.17115
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,706 (2024)
Projected traffic4,695 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlain 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 Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway carry?

About 2,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlain 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlain Blvd. over Snover Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.