US Bridges

River Club Blvd. over Braden River

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.2 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134098

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,045
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Club Blvd. over Braden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Club Blvd. over Braden River 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 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,548 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Club Blvd.
CrossesBraden River
Location1.2 MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41802, -82.43591
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2024)
Projected traffic3,548 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 River Club Blvd. over Braden River built?

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

What condition is River Club Blvd. over Braden River 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 River Club Blvd. over Braden River carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Club Blvd. over Braden River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River Club Blvd. over Braden River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.