FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR-758

Carrying SR-758 over SARASOTA BAY

1.2MI WEST OF US-41, Sarasota, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR-758

The SR-758 bridge in Sarasota, Florida carries SR-758 over SARASOTA BAY. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 389.6 meters (1278 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR-758 compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Florida bridges
298
Bridges in Sarasota · 2 in Poor condition
SR-758 25.3 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.8
Serviceability /30
25.5
Essentiality /15
6.0
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
389.6 m (1278 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
170061

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR-758 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR-758 against other structures in Sarasota and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR-758?

SR-758 in Sarasota, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR-758 inspected?

SR-758's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR-758 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR-758?

SR-758 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR-758?

SR-758 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR-758 and does age affect safety?

SR-758 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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