US Bridges

US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.6 MI North of SR-64 · Structure no. 130053

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,570 by 2044. The structure is 2,234 ft (681 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-41/US-301
CrossesManatee River 2nd ST E
Location0.6 MI North of SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.50359, -82.56306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,234 ft (681 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2024)
Projected traffic107,570 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E?

The structure is 2,234 ft (681 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US-41/US-301 over Manatee River 2nd ST E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.