US Bridges

Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 174075

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,738 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCen Sarasota Pkwy
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location0.5 MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22528, -82.48639
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic18,738 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cen Sarasota Pkwy over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.