US Bridges

Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 174065

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBee Ridge Road
CrossesPhillippi Creek
Location0.6 MI E of US-41
RouteState Highway 758
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29883, -82.51867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2025)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Ridge Road over Phillippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.