US Bridges

SR-758 over Sarasota Bay

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.2MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 170061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-758 over Sarasota Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-758 over Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,148 by 2044. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-758
CrossesSarasota Bay
Location1.2MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30268, -82.54531
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,278 ft (389.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2022)
Projected traffic29,148 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-758 over Sarasota Bay built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-758 over Sarasota Bay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-758 over Sarasota Bay carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-758 over Sarasota Bay?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-758 over Sarasota Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.