US Bridges

9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.6MI S of 63rd Ave · Structure no. 134032

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,331
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9th ST E-Penn. Ave
CrossesBowlees Creek
Location0.6MI S of 63rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41939, -82.55496
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,331 (2024)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek carry?

About 5,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST E-Penn. Ave over Bowlees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.