Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River
GoodManatee County, Florida · 1.8 MI North of SR-70 · Structure no. 134108
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Myakka/Wachula RD over Myakka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.