SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough
FairManatee County, Florida · 3.5 MI E of CR-675 · Structure no. 130910
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR-70 over Saddle Bag Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.