Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.7 MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 174102
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay 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 Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Blackburn Point RD over Dryman Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.