US Bridges

Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.0 MI W/O US-41 · Structure no. 170057

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbee Road
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1.0 MI W/O US-41
RouteCounty Highway 789
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.12448, -82.46925
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Albee Road over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.