Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal
FairManatee County, Florida · 0.2MI East of 26th ST W · Structure no. 134035
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 636
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal is a concrete slab carrying Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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 Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Harvard Ave. over Bayshore 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 Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal carry?
About 636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Harvard Ave. over Bayshore Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.