US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 2.0MI. S of 97th St. East · Structure no. 130063

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,764
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,266 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesBuffalo Canal
Location2.0MI. S of 97th St. East
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.57982, -82.51337
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2024)
Projected traffic8,266 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal 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 Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Road over Buffalo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.