US Bridges

Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Bahia Vista ST · Structure no. 170032

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeneva RD
CrossesPhillippi Creek
Location0.3MI N of Bahia Vista ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32639, -82.4975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2021)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Beneva RD over Phillippi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.