BIRD KEY DRIVE
Carrying BIRD KEY DRIVE over DOLPHIN WATERWAY
0.8MI S OF SR-789, Sarasota, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIRD KEY DRIVE
The BIRD KEY DRIVE bridge in Sarasota, Florida carries BIRD KEY DRIVE over DOLPHIN WATERWAY. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.1 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,160 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIRD KEY DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.1 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,160 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 175575
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIRD KEY DRIVE 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 BIRD KEY DRIVE 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 BIRD KEY DRIVE?
BIRD KEY DRIVE in Sarasota, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIRD KEY DRIVE inspected?
BIRD KEY DRIVE'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 1,160 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIRD KEY DRIVE 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 BIRD KEY DRIVE?
BIRD KEY DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIRD KEY DRIVE?
BIRD KEY DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BIRD KEY DRIVE and does age affect safety?
BIRD KEY DRIVE was built in 1960, making it 66 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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