US Bridges

CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.6MI W of US 41 · Structure no. 170064

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - swing carrying CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 789 (blkbrn Pt)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.6MI W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 789
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.1799, -82.49447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) 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 CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

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

How long is CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 789 (blkbrn Pt) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.