43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.8MI N of SR-684 · Structure no. 134077
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal is a steel culvert carrying 43rd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 43rd 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 43rd Street West over Cedar Hammock Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.