US Bridges

W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.1MI East of Sumter Blvd · Structure no. 175035

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,678 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Price Blvd
CrossesMaccaughey Waterway
Location1.1MI East of Sumter Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.06881, -82.19205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2024)
Projected traffic25,678 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns W Price Blvd over Maccaughey Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.