Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of M.L.King Way · Structure no. 175660
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.