US Bridges

9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal

Poor

Manatee County, Florida · 0.1 MI North of SR-684 · Structure no. 134076

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,084
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal is a steel culvert carrying 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9th Street West
CrossesCedar Hammock Canal
Location0.1 MI North of SR-684
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46482, -82.57026
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,084 (2024)
Projected traffic5,361 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?

About 3,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 9th Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.