US Bridges

SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. E Bradenton Beach · Structure no. 130006

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
2,616 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,719 by 2044. The structure is 2,616 ft (797.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-684 (cortez Rd)
CrossesSarasota Pass
Location0.1 Mi. E Bradenton Beach
RouteState Highway 684
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4689, -82.69226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+52 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,616 ft (797.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2022)
Projected traffic26,719 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass?

The structure is 2,616 ft (797.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-684 (cortez Rd) over Sarasota Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.