Bayshore Road over Frog Creek
FairManatee County, Florida · 0.7MI SW of US-41 · Structure no. 134006
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayshore Road over Frog Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bayshore Road over Frog Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 76 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayshore Road over Frog Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Bayshore Road over Frog Creek 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 Bayshore Road over Frog Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bayshore Road over Frog Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bayshore Road over Frog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.