Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough
GoodManatee County, Florida · 1.5 MI North of SR-72 · Structure no. 134106
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough 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 Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sugar Bowl RD over Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.