US Bridges

SR-64 over Perico Bayou

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 5.7 MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 130152

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-64 over Perico Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-64 over Perico Bayou 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,536 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-64
CrossesPerico Bayou
Location5.7 MI W of US-41
RouteState Highway 64
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4963, -82.66897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2024)
Projected traffic30,536 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Perico Bayou built?

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

What condition is SR-64 over Perico Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-64 over Perico Bayou carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-64 over Perico Bayou?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-64 over Perico Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.