US Bridges

Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9 MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 134045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough is a concrete slab carrying Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLorraine Road
CrossesWolf Slough
Location0.9 MI South of SR-64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46006, -82.3955
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2024)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lorraine Road over Wolf Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.