26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 0.6MI S of SR684/44th Ave · Structure no. 134033
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal 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 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 26th St. West over Cedar Hammock Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.