45th Street East over Gap Creek
FairManatee County, Florida · 150 Ft North of SR-70 · Structure no. 134093
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45th Street East over Gap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45th Street East over Gap Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,227 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45th Street East over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45th Street East over Gap Creek 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 45th Street East over Gap Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 45th Street East over Gap Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns 45th Street East over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.