US Bridges

River Club Blvd over Braden River Overflow

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.0 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134099

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,845
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Club Blvd over Braden River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying River Club Blvd over Braden River Overflow 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRiver Club Blvd
CrossesBraden River Overflow
Location1.0 MI South of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42105, -82.4329
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2024)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Overflow built?

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

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

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Club Blvd over Braden River Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns River Club Blvd over Braden River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.