US Bridges

SR 64 over Sarasota Pass

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7MI East of SR-789 · Structure no. 130054

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
3,123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Sarasota Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 64 over Sarasota Pass in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,875 by 2042. The structure is 3,123 ft (951.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesSarasota Pass
Location0.7MI East of SR-789
RouteState Highway 64
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.49666, -82.69479
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+62 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length3,123 ft (951.9 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Sarasota Pass built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 64 over Sarasota Pass carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Sarasota Pass?

The structure is 3,123 ft (951.9 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Sarasota Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.