US Bridges

S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of Fruitville RD · Structure no. 175970

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS. Shade Ave
CrossesEuclid Canal
Location0.7 MI S of Fruitville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32633, -82.52188
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S. Shade Ave over Euclid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.