46th Street over Whitaker Creek
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 500FT E of Bradenton Rd. · Structure no. 175710
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
46th Street over Whitaker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46th Street over Whitaker Creek 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 46th Street over Whitaker Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 46th 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 46th Street over Whitaker Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 46th Street over Whitaker Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 46th Street over Whitaker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.