US Bridges

SR-789 over New Pass

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1/4MI E/O Longboat Club D · Structure no. 170158

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
965 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-789 over New Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-789 over New Pass in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 965 ft (294 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-789
CrossesNew Pass
Location1/4MI E/O Longboat Club D
RouteState Highway 789
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33302, -82.58176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length965 ft (294 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-789 over New Pass built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-789 over New Pass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-789 over New Pass carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-789 over New Pass?

The structure is 965 ft (294 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR-789 over New Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.