US Bridges

Rye Road over Manatee River

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 100FT N of Upper Manatee · Structure no. 134114

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Road over Manatee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rye Road over Manatee River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,442 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRye Road
CrossesManatee River
Location100FT N of Upper Manatee
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.51381, -82.36676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,442 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rye Road over Manatee River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye Road over Manatee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rye Road over Manatee River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rye Road over Manatee River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rye Road over Manatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.