Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 200FT W of Lemon Bay Dr. · Structure no. 174087
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shamrock Drive 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 Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Shamrock Drive over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.