US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45)

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 2.4 MI N of US-301 · Structure no. 130150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45) in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesUS-41 (SR-45)
Location2.4 MI N of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.55207, -82.56307
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45) 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-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45) carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over US-41 (SR-45)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.