US Bridges

N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.4MI S of Desoto RD · Structure no. 174132

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Cattlemen RD
CrossesBenderson Aquatic Pk
Location0.4MI S of Desoto RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.37776, -82.45298
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns N Cattlemen RD over Benderson Aquatic Pk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.