Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Sumter Blvd · Structure no. 175026
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Tropicaire Blvd. over Myakkahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.