US Bridges

US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55)

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9 MI S of SR-64 · Structure no. 130083

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55) in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-301
CrossesUS-41 (nb) (SR-55)
Location0.9 MI S of SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48196, -82.56272
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55) 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 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55) carry?

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

How long is US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 over US-41 (nb) (SR-55)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.