FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REGATTA BRIDGE W

Carrying REGATTA BRIDGE W over BENDERSON AQUATIC PK

50FT W OF N CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REGATTA BRIDGE W

The REGATTA BRIDGE W bridge in Sarasota, Florida carries REGATTA BRIDGE W over BENDERSON AQUATIC PK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 33.3 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How REGATTA BRIDGE W compares

▼ 5.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Florida bridges
298
Bridges in Sarasota · 2 in Poor condition
REGATTA BRIDGE W 33.0 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
33.3 m (109 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
174135

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether REGATTA BRIDGE W 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 REGATTA BRIDGE W 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 REGATTA BRIDGE W?

REGATTA BRIDGE W in Sarasota, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REGATTA BRIDGE W inspected?

REGATTA BRIDGE W'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REGATTA BRIDGE W is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for REGATTA BRIDGE W?

REGATTA BRIDGE W has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REGATTA BRIDGE W?

REGATTA BRIDGE W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is REGATTA BRIDGE W and does age affect safety?

REGATTA BRIDGE W was built in 2013, making it 13 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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