SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass
FairManatee County, Florida · 1.7MI South of SR 684 · Structure no. 130057
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,625 by 2042. The structure is 2,129 ft (649 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SR 789 over Longboat Key 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass carry?
About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass?
The structure is 2,129 ft (649 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 789 over Longboat Key Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.