US Bridges

America Drive over Phillippi Bayou

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 100FT N/O Constitution Bl · Structure no. 174092

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
963
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

America Drive over Phillippi Bayou is a concrete slab carrying America Drive over Phillippi Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAmerica Drive
CrossesPhillippi Bayou
Location100FT N/O Constitution Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27006, -82.52581
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2024)
Projected traffic1,671 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 America Drive over Phillippi Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is America Drive over Phillippi Bayou 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 America Drive over Phillippi Bayou carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is America Drive over Phillippi Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns America Drive over Phillippi Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.