Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 175624
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,524 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou?
The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Avenue over Hudson Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.