US Bridges

SR-64 over Braden River East Branch

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 2.6 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 130136

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Braden River East Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-64 over Braden River East Branch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,882 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-64
CrossesBraden River East Branch
Location2.6 MI West of I-75
RouteState Highway 64
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.49845, -82.51735
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2024)
Projected traffic85,882 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-64 over Braden River East Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-64 over Braden River East Branch 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 SR-64 over Braden River East Branch carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Braden River East Branch?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Braden River East Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.