US Bridges

Webber St. over Phillippi Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI E/O Tuttle Ave · Structure no. 174049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webber St. over Phillippi Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Webber St. over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,250 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWebber St.
CrossesPhillippi Creek
Location0.5 MI E/O Tuttle Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30829, -82.50987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,250 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Webber St. over Phillippi Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webber St. over Phillippi Creek 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 Webber St. over Phillippi Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Webber St. over Phillippi Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Webber St. over Phillippi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.