Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.2MI Wof CR-638A 15th ST · Structure no. 134103
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek is a concrete slab carrying Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Magellan Dr. 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 Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Magellan Dr. over Bowlees Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.