US Bridges

N. Yorkshire ST over Newman Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI North of Blueleaf D · Structure no. 175034

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Yorkshire ST over Newman Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Yorkshire ST over Newman 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 6 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Yorkshire ST
CrossesNewman Waterway
Location0.1MI North of Blueleaf D
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.06019, -82.06098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Newman Waterway built?

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

What condition is N. Yorkshire ST over Newman 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 Newman Waterway carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N. Yorkshire ST over Newman Waterway?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N. Yorkshire ST over Newman Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.