US Bridges

Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.75 MI N of Price Blvd · Structure no. 175046

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPanacea Blvd
CrossesSnover Waterway
Location0.75 MI N of Price Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.07583, -82.11869
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2024)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panacea 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Panacea Blvd over Snover Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.