US Bridges

Starview Ave over Starview Canal

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI W of Haberland Blvd · Structure no. 175038

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starview Ave over Starview Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Starview Ave over Starview Canal 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 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStarview Ave
CrossesStarview Canal
Location0.5MI W of Haberland Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03563, -82.14511
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Starview Ave over Starview Canal built?

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

What condition is Starview Ave over Starview Canal 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 Starview Ave over Starview Canal carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starview Ave over Starview Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Starview Ave over Starview Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.