M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 0.2MI North of Clay Gully · Structure no. 134059
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River is a concrete slab carrying M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River 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 M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns M and J Road over Branch of Myakka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.