US Bridges

Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 656FT S/O Webber St. · Structure no. 174042

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook 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 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTanglewood Dr.
CrossesBermuda Brook
Location656FT S/O Webber St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.3065, -82.51042
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic484 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tanglewood Dr. over Bermuda Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.