US Bridges

Caruso Road over Williams Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.6 MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 134069

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caruso Road over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Caruso Road over Williams Creek 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.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,482 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCaruso Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.6 MI North of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.45562, -82.48529
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2024)
Projected traffic16,482 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caruso Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caruso Road over Williams 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 Caruso Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Caruso Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caruso Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.