US Bridges

N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 200 Ft E of Whip Tree Cir · Structure no. 175032

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Yorkshire ST
CrossesBethlehem Waterway
Location200 Ft E of Whip Tree Cir
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.0743, -82.07311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway built?

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

What condition is N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Yorkshire ST over Bethlehem Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.