US Bridges

Honore Ave over Fox Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.9MI. N of Laurel RD · Structure no. 174123

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honore Ave over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honore Ave over Fox Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2044. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesHonore Ave
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.9MI. N of Laurel RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16158, -82.42903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Honore Ave over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honore Ave over Fox 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Honore Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Honore Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Honore Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.