PAN AMERICAN BLVD.
Carrying PAN AMERICAN BLVD. over MYAKKA CREEK
0.1 MI NORTH OF US-41, Sarasota, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAN AMERICAN BLVD.
The PAN AMERICAN BLVD. bridge in Sarasota, Florida carries PAN AMERICAN BLVD. over MYAKKA CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.5 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAN AMERICAN BLVD. compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 25.5 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 175001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 PAN AMERICAN BLVD. 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 PAN AMERICAN BLVD. 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 PAN AMERICAN BLVD.?
PAN AMERICAN BLVD. in Sarasota, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAN AMERICAN BLVD. inspected?
PAN AMERICAN BLVD.'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 4,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAN AMERICAN BLVD. 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 PAN AMERICAN BLVD.?
PAN AMERICAN BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAN AMERICAN BLVD.?
PAN AMERICAN BLVD. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PAN AMERICAN BLVD. and does age affect safety?
PAN AMERICAN BLVD. was built in 1964, making it 62 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.
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