Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek
GoodPosted for loadSarasota County, Florida · 0.15MI E of Old Bradenton · Structure no. 175680
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 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 Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek 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 Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.