SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway
FairSarasota County, Florida · 1.4 MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 170951
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,010 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2045. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-789 SB over Coon 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 SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway?
The structure is 1,010 ft (307.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR-789 SB over Coon Key Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.