Border Road over Myakka River
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 2.0MI E of Jacaranda Blvd · Structure no. 174093
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Border Road over Myakka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Border Road over Myakka River 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Border Road over Myakka River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Border Road over Myakka River 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 Border Road over Myakka River carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Border Road over Myakka River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Border Road over Myakka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.