US Bridges

Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 134080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal is a steel culvert carrying Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,965 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBayshore Gdns EB
CrossesBayshore Canal
Location0.4 MI W of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4312, -82.58171
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic32,965 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal built?

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

What condition is Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore 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 Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Bayshore Gdns EB over Bayshore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.