Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 1 MI N of Bee Ridge Road · Structure no. 174022
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sarasota Golfclub over Branch Canal 54B?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.