Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.1 MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 175950
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou is a concrete arch - deck carrying Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 109 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,697 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou 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 Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Osprey Avenue over Hudson Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.