US Bridges

77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. East of US-19 · Structure no. 130133

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries77th ST Terra Ceia
CrossesTerra Ceia Bayou
Location1.0 Mi. East of US-19
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.5805, -82.56161
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic894 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou built?

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

What condition is 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou 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 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 77th ST Terra Ceia over Terra Ceia Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.