US Bridges

John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.75MI South of New Pass · Structure no. 170141

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Ringling Pkwy
CrossesST Armands Key Waterway
Location0.75MI South of New Pass
RouteState Highway 789
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32259, -82.57997
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2025)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns John Ringling Pkwy over ST Armands Key Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.