32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Old Bradenton · Structure no. 175670
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 32nd Street 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 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.