US Bridges

Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.2MI S of Venice Ave. W · Structure no. 174019

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Drive
CrossesDeertown Gully
Location1.2MI S of Venice Ave. W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.08215, -82.45022
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Drive over Deertown Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.