US Bridges

CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.4MI S/O Moccasin Wallow · Structure no. 130131

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,341 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR683/E Gilletterd
CrossesBuffalo Canal
Location1.4MI S/O Moccasin Wallow
RouteCounty Highway 683
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58077, -82.52737
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2024)
Projected traffic5,341 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR683/E Gilletterd over Buffalo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.