Palmer Blvd. over Central Pond
Sarasota County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Palmer Blvd. over Central Pond in Sarasota County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 123 of the 299 inventoried bridges in Sarasota County rated fair (41.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | 0.4MI East of Apex Rd. |
| NBI structure number | 174096 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sarasota County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 NB over Palmer Blvd. | 1979 | 139,000 | Good |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Mcfly Canal | 1981 | 139,000 | Good |
| I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main A Canal | 1979 | 127,000 | Good |
| I-75 (SR-93) NB over Main A Canal | 1979 | 127,000 | Good |
| I-75 SB over Palmer Blvd. | 1979 | 127,000 | Fair |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road) | 1980 | 120,000 | Good |
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