Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Sumter Blvd · Structure no. 175022
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway is a steel culvert carrying Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,574 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Price Blvd over Blue Ridge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Price Blvd over Blue Ridge Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.