Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI N of US-41 · Structure no. 174068
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Jacaranda Blvd. over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.