Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.2MILE West of 75th ST W · Structure no. 134017
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Alhambra Drive over Palma Sola Bay Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.