US Bridges

Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of Skyway Bridge · Structure no. 130141

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2047. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess RD Fishpier
CrossesTampa Bay
Location0.7 MI S of Skyway Bridge
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58644, -82.62064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic521 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD Fishpier over Tampa Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.