US Bridges

Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 100 Ft W of Langlais DR · Structure no. 175030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInkwood DR
CrossesLittle Field Waterway
Location100 Ft W of Langlais DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.07158, -82.09264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway 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 Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Inkwood DR over Little Field Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.