US Bridges

SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.5 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 170100

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-681 NB
CrossesAbandoned CSX RR
Location1.5 MI North of US-41
RouteState Highway 681
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16778, -82.45617
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-681 NB over Abandoned CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.