Prudence Drive over Branch Canal

Fair Condition67 years old3,072 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountySarasota
Location0.1 Mi N/o 17th St.
CarriesPrudence Drive
CrossesBranch Canal
Coordinates27.35408, -82.49046

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignChannel Beam
Total Length30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Max Span30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area81.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,072 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number174035

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