US Bridges

Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.6 MI S of I-75 · Structure no. 175050

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,587 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSumter Blvd.
CrossesSnover Waterway
Location1.6 MI S of I-75
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.0767, -82.20902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2023)
Projected traffic27,587 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. over Snover Waterway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumter Blvd. over Snover 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Sumter Blvd. over Snover Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.