Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Old Bradenton · Structure no. 175650
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker 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 Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Dr. M.L. King Way over Whitaker Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.