Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.8MI S of SR-789 · Structure no. 175575
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Key Drive over Dolphin 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Key Drive over Dolphin Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.