US Bridges

Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of I-75 · Structure no. 175042

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial is a concrete culvert carrying Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSumter Blvd SB
CrossesCanal Perennial
Location0.6 MI South of I-75
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.09299, -82.2083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2024)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial 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 Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sumter Blvd SB over Canal Perennial?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.