Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 100FT E of Royal Flamingo · Structure no. 175615
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal is a concrete slab carrying Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 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 Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal 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 Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pheasant Drive over Tarpon Bend Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.