Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek
FairManatee County, Florida · 0.8 Mile North of SR-684 · Structure no. 134034
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 957
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 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 | 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 Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek carry?
About 957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Palma Sola Blvd. over Palma Sola Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.