US Bridges

10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 3.2 Mi. West of US-41 · Structure no. 130007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries10th ST W (CR-43)
CrossesSnead Island Cutoff
Location3.2 Mi. West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52542, -82.60974
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST W (CR-43) over Snead Island Cutoff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.