Kay Road over Cypress Strand
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. North of SR-64 · Structure no. 134090
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kay Road over Cypress Strand is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kay Road over Cypress Strand in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kay Road over Cypress Strand built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kay Road over Cypress Strand 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Kay Road over Cypress Strand carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kay Road over Cypress Strand?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kay Road over Cypress Strand?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.