Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Myrtle ST · Structure no. 174128
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 945
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue over Whitaker 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 Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou carry?
About 945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.