SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of US-41 (SR-45) · Structure no. 170176
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 3,097 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,250 by 2044. The structure is 3,097 ft (943.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 3,097 ft (943.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns SR-789 over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.