US Bridges

63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.1MI Eof CR-638A/15th ST · Structure no. 134095

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek is a concrete slab carrying 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,139 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries63rd Ave E
CrossesBowlees Creek
Location0.1MI Eof CR-638A/15th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42928, -82.54478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic33,139 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek 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 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Ave E over Bowlees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.