Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 174069
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,353 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tuttle Ave. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek carry?
About 19,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Tuttle Ave. over Phillippi Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.