Dr. M.l. King Way over Whitaker Bayou

Good Condition89 years old9,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountySarasota
Location0.1mi E Of Old Bradenton
CarriesDr. M.l. King Way
CrossesWhitaker Bayou
Coordinates27.35983, -82.54563

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Max Span32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Width52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Deck Area157.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,800 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number175650

Nearby Bridges

Cocoanut Avenue over M.l.k. Drain 0.2 mi Good Riverside Drive over Whitaker Bayou 0.2 mi Fair 32nd Street over Whitaker Bayou 0.3 mi Fair Us-41 (sr-45) over Whitaker Bayou 0.4 mi Good Myrtle Street over Whitaker Creek 0.5 mi Good 38th Street over Whitaker Creek 0.6 mi Good Central Avenue over Whitaker Bayou 0.7 mi Good 40th Street over Whitaker Creek 0.7 mi Good Myrtle Street over Canal 3-7 0.9 mi Good 46th Street over Whitaker Creek 1.0 mi Good