US Bridges

US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7MI SE of US-41/US-301 · Structure no. 130080

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
804 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-301 NB
Crosses26th Ave & CSX RR
Location0.7MI SE of US-41/US-301
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47701, -82.54943
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length804 ft (245.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR?

The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 NB over 26th Ave & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.