51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 1.5MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 134072
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal is a steel culvert carrying 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock 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 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns 51st Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.