Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of SR-70 · Structure no. 134110
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Lakewood Ranch Blv over Braden River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.