US Bridges

CR-675 over Frye Canal

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Manatee County, Florida · 3.7 MI South of US-301 · Structure no. 130012

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,167
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-675 over Frye Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-675 over Frye Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 75 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,959 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-675
CrossesFrye Canal
Location3.7 MI South of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.55874, -82.36979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,167 (2024)
Projected traffic8,959 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 CR-675 over Frye Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is CR-675 over Frye Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-675 over Frye Canal carry?

About 7,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR-675 over Frye Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-675 over Frye Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.