40th Street over Whitaker Creek
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Old Bradenton · Structure no. 175700
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Whitaker Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 40th Street over Whitaker Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th Street over Whitaker Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is 40th 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 40th Street over Whitaker Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over Whitaker Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Whitaker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.