US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Sarasota Sq · Structure no. 174082

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location0.5MI S of Sarasota Sq
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22671, -82.48124
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Road 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 Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.