US Bridges

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.4 MI N of US-41 · Structure no. 130151

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,250 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 SB (SR-55)
CrossesTerra Ceia Bay
Location1.4 MI N of US-41
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.56786, -82.56883
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic35,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay 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 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay?

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

Who owns US-19 SB (SR-55) over Terra Ceia Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.